Scientific Name
Decapterus macrosoma
Common Name
Shortfin scad
Biology
A predominately pelagic schooling species (Ref. 9283, 48635, 58302). Occasionally seen in small groups along reef slopes adjacent to deep water in pursuit of zooplankton (Ref. 48635). Feeds mainly on small invertebrates (Ref. 5213). Marketed fresh and salted or dried (Ref. 9283).