African Scad
Trachurus delagoa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–400 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This scad gathers over sandy bottoms and rises toward the surface after dark to chase fish and small crustaceans. It ranges from shallow water down to about 400 metres and grows to roughly 35 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Trachurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218445.
FAQ
- How deep does the African Scad live?
- The African Scad (Trachurus delagoa) is typically found at 0–400 m.
- Is the African Scad dangerous to divers?
- The African Scad is harmless to divers.
- How big does the African Scad get?
- The African Scad grows to about 35 cm.