Fishing for African scad

Trachurus delagoa

The African scad is a small marine fish typically found in coastal waters of the western Indian Ocean. It has a streamlined body with a silvery sheen and a forked tail. Reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 1 pound, it feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. The species is known for its schooling behavior near reefs and rocky substrates. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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