Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Round scad
Size:
These fish can grow up to 14.2 inches (36 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Round scad fish eat zooplankton, fish eggs, fish larvae, shrimps, crabs and smaller bony fishes.
Range & Habitat:
Often seen near inshore waters and sandy beaches, round scad can be found in the Atlantic ocean.
Details:
Round scad have small, silvery-blue bodies with bright yellow forked tails. They can often be found traveling in large schools of their own species