Both saury and mackerel belong to fish, and both belong to edible fish. They also belong to the class Osteichthyes, and have certain similarities in appearance, such as their colors. However, we should not mistake them for the same kind of fish because they have some similarities. In fact, they are two different kinds of fish, the difference is still relatively large, to distinguish them is relatively easy, you can distinguish from many aspects.
1. Genus difference: There are many different orders and families in Osteichthyes, and the specific orders and families to which saury and mackerel belong are different. Cololabis saira belongs to the order of Jaws and saury, but the mackerel belongs to the order of Perciformes and Scombridae.
2. Appearance difference: Although the color of saury and mackerel is similar, their appearance is also different in some places. For example, their shapes are different, the shape of saury is more round, and the shape of mackerel is fusiform.
3, body size difference: Pacific saury and mackerel body size is also different. The saury's adult body length will generally be about 35 cm; The body length of the mackerel will be between 20 and 40 centimeters, and the difference between different individuals is relatively large.
4, Distribution of regional differences: Pacific saury and mackerel specific distribution areas are also different. The main distribution area of saury is the northern Pacific Ocean, including the Sea of Japan in the west, the Bering Sea in the north and the coastal areas of Mexico in the east. The main distribution area of mackerel is the western part of the North Pacific Ocean, and the distribution range is relatively narrow.
