Crozet scad
📖 Overview
Crozet scad (Trachurus longimanus), first described by Norman, 1935 is a medium-sized fish in the family Carangidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 75 to 125 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Crozet scad is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crozet scad is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 75 - 125 m . Temperate; 33°S - 54°S, -13°W - 78°E Southeast Atlantic and Indian Ocean: Tristan da Cunha (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decapterus longimanus | Norman | 1935 | Synonym |
| Trachurus aleevi | Rytov & Razumovskaya | 1984 | Synonym |
| Trachurus picturatus aleevi | Rytov & Razumovskaya | 1984 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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