Fin's Fish Guide
The Cherootfish (Decapterus macrosoma) is a saltwater fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The shortfin scad is a jack of the family Carangidae widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 35 cm and has a strongly streamlined, elongate, silvery body with a blue-green back and a deeply forked tail, adapted to a fast, swimming way of life. It is predominantly a pelagic schooling fish that occasionally appears in small groups along reef slopes adjacent to deep water. It feeds on zooplankton and small fishes. The shortfin scad is an important commercial schooling fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cherootfish?
The Cherootfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Highly streamlined body with a deeply forked tail; important commercial schooling fish.
Where does the Cherootfish live?
The Cherootfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-Pacific; pelagic in coastal and oceanic waters.
How big does the Cherootfish get?
The Cherootfish grows to a maximum of about 35 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Cherootfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Cherootfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Cherootfish edible?
Yes, the Cherootfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Decapterus
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