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The Deep-bodied round scad (Decapterus maruadsi) is a saltwater fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The Japanese scad is a scad (Carangidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a slender, streamlined, silvery body with a row of small, hardened scutes along the tail base and a small detached finlet behind the dorsal and anal fins. Adults live in the coastal zone and sometimes enter semi-enclosed sea areas. It forms large schools and feeds on zooplankton. It is an important commercial fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Deep-bodied round scad?
The Deep-bodied round scad has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Hardened scales along the caudal peduncle and a separate finlet; schooling commercial scad.
Where does the Deep-bodied round scad live?
The Deep-bodied round scad lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; coastal zone.
How big does the Deep-bodied round scad get?
The Deep-bodied round scad grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Deep-bodied round scad dangerous to humans?
No, the Deep-bodied round scad is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Deep-bodied round scad edible?
Yes, the Deep-bodied round scad is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Decapterus
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