Mackerel Scad
Decapterus macarellus
Adult mackerel scad range through tropical and subtropical open waters, sometimes approaching reefs and islands. They eat zooplankton, small crustaceans, and tiny fishes caught while swimming. A deeply forked tail gives this fish the speed and endurance needed for long pelagic movements.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Mackerel Scad