Status and trends on the use of small pelagic fish species in Peru 333
Chilean jack mackerel occur along the coasts of Peru and Chile up to 52ºS latitude,
although, for example, during the El Niño event of 1983, their distribution extended
to the north of the Guayaquil Gulf and the Galapagos Islands. The longitudinal
distribution of this resource is wider and more dispersed, extending even 200 miles
from the coast. This species has been caught in international waters between 200 and
500 miles from the coast. In general, the distribution of this species is characterized by
its high dispersion.
- In the north, between Tumbes and Paita, Chilean jack mackerel are found in
dense concentrations between Punta Picos and Lobitos, within the 15-mile coastal
strip. - Between Paita and Chimbote, this species shows a wider distribution, reaching 84
miles off the coast, the main concentrations being found between Paita – Sechura,
Punta La Negra – Islas Lobos de Tierra, Islas Lobos de Afuera – Pacasmayo and
between Chicama and Punta del Brujo. - From Chimbote to Callao, chilean jack mackerel are found off the coast of
Samanco and Casma, at a distance of 20 to 42 nautical miles.
FIGURE 6
Map of anchoveta landing portsPaita
Parachique
BayovarChicamaCoishco
Chimbote
Samanco
Casma
Huarmey
Supe
Vegueta
Huacho
Chancay
CallaoTambo de Mora
PiscoAtico
La Planchada
Matarani
MollendoIloPaita
Parachique
BayovarChicamaCoishco
Chimbote
Samanco
Casma
Huarmey
Supe
Vegueta
Huacho
Chancay
CallaoTambo de Mora
PiscoAtico
La Planchada
Matarani
MollendoIlo