Herring Scad
Alepes vari
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This scad packs into dense schools over clear inner reefs, cruising high above the bottom near the surface of shallow coastal water. It reaches about 60 centimetres and feeds on shrimps, copepods and small fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Alepes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218383.
FAQ
- How deep does the Herring Scad live?
- The Herring Scad (Alepes vari) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Herring Scad dangerous to divers?
- The Herring Scad is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Herring Scad get?
- The Herring Scad grows to about 61 cm.