The False scad (Caranx rhonchus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Description
The false scad is a slender predator of the family Carangidae reaching about 60 cm. The back is brownish to olive, the flanks light olive to whitish, with a black spot on the upper edge of the gill cover and a dark blotch on the second dorsal fin. The last dorsal and anal rays form a partly separate finlet. The species lives in schools, often close to the bottom and sometimes pelagic near the surface, in the eastern Atlantic and southern Mediterranean, usually between 30 and 50 m. It hunts small fishes and invertebrates and is a valued food fish across its range.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the False scad?
The False scad has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the False scad live?
The False scad lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the False scad get?
The False scad grows to a maximum of about 60 cm. On average the species is around 35 cm.
Is the False scad dangerous to humans?
No, the False scad is harmless to humans.
Is the False scad edible?
Yes, the False scad is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Caranx
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