Jack mackerels are marine fishes in the Trachurus genus of the Carangidae family. The name of the genus is derived from the Greek words trachys, meaning `rough`, and oura, meaning `tail`. Some species, such as T. murphyi, are harvested in purse seine nets, and in some cases overfishing occurs (i.e. harvesting beyond sustainable levels). It is ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trachurus