The Yellowtail scad is a small, streamlined fish found in tropical and subtropical waters. It typically grows up to 12 inches long and weighs around 1-2 pounds. With a silvery body and distinctive yellow tail, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Yellowtail scads often form large schools and inhabit coastal areas, including reefs and lagoons. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Yellowtail scad.