Can someone tell me what kind of fish is this? This shinny little fish is about 4" long.
This was from GEM (Gulf Exploration Mission-2003) trip we scooped it up with dipnet.
I think it is Scomber japonicus, the chub mackerel. Some folks do call it a tinker mackerel in some parts. They are actually very common deep in the Gulf but will run on the surface as well.
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