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Decapterus maruadsi (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843) Japanese scad |
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photo by
Williams, J.T. |
| Family: | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm FL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: South China Sea to the Mariana Islands. Reported occurrence in southern Africa could not be confirmed (Ref. 3197). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30-36; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 25-30 | |||
| Biology: | Adults are found in the sublittoral zone and may enter semi-enclosed sea areas (Ref. 11230). In Guam, it is encountered in large numbers around fish aggregating devices, buoys anchored offshore to attract pelagic game fishes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||