Okhotsk Atka Mackerel
NameOkhotsk Atka Mackerel
Scientific NamePleurogrammus azonus
Common NamesOkhotsk Atka Mackerel, Arabesque Greenling, Okhotsk Greenling
FamilyHexagrammidae
OriginNorthwest Pacific Ocean, Sea of Okhotsk, Bering Sea, Japan, Korea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-50
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, coldwater marine fish
Description
The Okhotsk Atka Mackerel is a large, coldwater marine fish native to the Northwest Pacific Ocean. It exhibits a mottled grey-brown coloration for camouflage and is a predatory species, feeding on crustaceans, small fish, and zooplankton. Due to its significant size and specific coldwater requirements, it is rarely kept in home aquariums and is primarily found in public aquariums.
