| Aspect: | Fast swimmer with shiny, elongated silver body with thin, deep-cut V tail. |
| Population: | More common than expected because very stealthy and difficult to spot because it largely reflects environmental colours. |
| Notable feature: | Very distinctive black spot at top of the gill area. Lightly serrated scute at rear body centerline. |
| Environment: | In schools above reefs and along rocky edges. |
| Behaviour: | Always remain away from swimmers and divers. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Mackerel Scad
- French designation: Comète Maquereau ou Carangue Maquereau
- Latin designation: Decapterus macarellus
- Creole designation: -
- Latin family: Carangidae
- Size (cm): 30
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