Mackerel Scad
Decapterus macarellus
- Group: Tuna
- Typical depth: 0–400 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Fast moving schools of this scad sweep along reef edges near deep water, often gathering around islands in clear oceanic blue. The mackerel scad feeds on zooplankton and is usually caught between forty and two hundred metres, though some have carried ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Decapterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126807.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mackerel Scad live?
- The Mackerel Scad (Decapterus macarellus) is typically found at 0–400 m.
- Is the Mackerel Scad dangerous to divers?
- The Mackerel Scad is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mackerel Scad get?
- The Mackerel Scad grows to about 46 cm.