Redtail scad
📖 Overview
Adults are found in deep waters. They feed on small planktonic invertebrates . Occasionally seen in small groups along reef slopes at moderate depths. Mainly known from trawls and shows red tail after capture .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 29; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25. Deep bodied compared to similar species . Body color bluish green above, silvery below; caudal fin bright red. Sometimes a yellow mid-lateral stripe . Opercle with a small black spot; margin of opercular membrane smooth. 31-38 scutes.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redtail scad is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 100 - 300 m , usually 150 - 300 m . Deep-water; 38°N - 26°S, 34°E - 148°E West Pacific: East Africa to the Philippines, north to southern Japan, south to Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
small planktonic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Redtail scad 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 | 20.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 310 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Redtail scad 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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🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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