Fishing for Yellowtail scad

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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

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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