The false scad is a small marine fish found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It features a streamlined body with a silvery hue and yellowish fins. Typically reaching 12 inches in length and weighing up to 1 pound, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. It is known for its schooling behavior in coastal waters. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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False scad
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