Indian scad
📖 Overview
Adults dwell from middle to benthic , forming large schools in deep water, but occasionally inshore in sheltered bays in small to large groups . The most common Decapterus in coastal waters and on open banks of the Indian Ocean. They feed mainly on smaller planktonic invertebrates. Generally marketed fresh, may be dried or salted. Also sold frozen and canned .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 31; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 25 - 28; Vertebrae: 24. Lateral line curved below soft dorsal and with 30-44 strong scutes; color bluish green above, silvery below; caudal fin hyaline to yellowish; dorsal fins hyaline basally, light dusky distally. Opercle with small, black spot; opercular membrane with smooth margin. Snout longer than eye diameter; squarish lower posterior edge of maxilla; upper jaw with small teeth anteriorly; soft dorsal and anal fins relatively low, not falcate; pectoral fin sub falcate. (Other source of data on morphology: Refs. 3131, 3197, 3287).: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian scad is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Indian scad is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 40 - 275 m . Tropical; 40°N - 36°S, 18°E - 172°E West Pacific: East Africa to Japan, the Arafura Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
smaller planktonic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caranx ecclipsifer | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Caranx kiliche | Cuvier | 1833 | Synonym |
| Caranx pseudopterygius | Bleeker | 1849 | Synonym |
| Caranx russelli | Rüppell | 1830 | Synonym |
| Decapterus dayi | Wakiya | 1924 | Synonym |
| Decapterus kiliche | Cuvier | 1833 | Synonym |
| Decapterus lajang | Bleeker | 1855 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 43 records indexed .
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