Fishing for Mackerel scad
Decapterus macarellus
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The mackerel scad is a small, streamlined fish commonly found in tropical and subtropical oceans. It typically measures 10-12 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. This species has a silvery body with a bluish-green back. Mackerel scads feed on plankton and small invertebrates, often forming large schools in coastal and offshore waters. This summary is AI generated
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Water type
Saltwater
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Source: Fishbase
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