Atlantic bumper
📖 Overview
Adults are found over soft bottoms of the continental shelf; sometimes forming schools near the surface . Marine pelagic species very common in coastal lagoons and estuaries . They feed on fish, cephalopods, zooplankton and detritus . Juveniles common in brackish estuaries and often associated with jellyfish . Marketed fresh and salted.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 25 - 28. Diagnosis: body compressed and deep (depth comprised from 2.3 to 2.8 times in fork length) , its ventral profile distinctly more convex than the dorsal . Snout very short, its tip blunt, upper jaw extending almost to behind level of anterior eye margin; 2 dorsal fins, the first with 8 spines, the second with 1 spine and 25-28 soft rays; anal fin with 2 detached spines, followed by 1 spine and 25-28 soft rays; upper lobe of caudal fin longer than the lower; small, cycloid scales covering most of body, including chest; 5-15 weak scutes on posterior part of lateral line, at level of caudal peduncle, the latter without bilateral keels . Metallic blue above, silvery below; caudal peduncle with black saddle spot . Coloration: back greenish or bluish, sides silvery-white; a dark, saddle-shaped blotch on caudal peduncle just before caudal fin, and another at upper angle of gill cover .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic bumper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 110 m . Subtropical; 42°N - 41°S, 98°W - 14°E Central and South American coasts to Uruguay (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
fish, cephalopods, zooplankton and detritus (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Atlantic bumper is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 442 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Atlantic bumper has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroscombrus caribbaeus | Girard | 1858 | Synonym |
| Chloroscombrus ectenurus | Jordan & Osgood | 1897 | Synonym |
| Chloroscombrus hesperius | Fowler | 1906 | Synonym |
| Chloroscombrus stirurus | Jordan & Gilbert | 1883 | Synonym |
| Micropterus chrysurus | Linnaeus | 1766 | Synonym |
| Micropteryx chrysurus | Linnaeus | 1766 | Synonym |
| Micropteryx cosmopolita | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Scomber chloris | Bloch | 1793 | Synonym |
| Scomber chrysurus | Linnaeus | 1766 | Synonym |
| Seriola cosmopolita | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 918 records indexed .
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