Fixed nets and seines are common methods used to catch Mediterranean horse mackerel. Other fish species include mackerel, anchovy, sardinella, and horse mackerel. The Atlantic horse mackerel is consumed fresh. It was referred to as horse mackerel, and had little market appeal. The name is derived from the cavalla horse mackerel found at its mouth. The Cape horse mackerel has an elongated, slightly compressed bidy. Horse mackerel, mackerel, , and . Mackerel and horse mackerel are used to bait the traps, which are then left overnight. Numazu produces more dried Japanese horse mackerel than any other region in Japan. The Cape horse mackerel is managed in terms of a maximum precautionary catch Limit (MPCL). The Cape horse mackerel ("Trachurus capensis") is a mackerel-like species in the family Carangidae.