Fecundity of the Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in the northwest Atlantic in 1987

Abstract

Estimates for females of 310-446 mm fork length in USA waters ranged from 155 900-1643 000 eggs. Fecundities for fish between 313-435 mm fork length in Canadian waters ranged from 208 500-1548 400 eggs. The 5- and 6-yr-old fish were dominant in both locations. Fecundity was related to fork length, somatic weight and age. -from Authors