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Bigeye Scad

Selar crumenophthalmus

Seabook: Bigeye Scad

Max Size

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Max Weight

Max Depth

170 m

Description

Selar crumenophthalmus is an oceanic fish found in tropical regions around the globe. The bigeye scad is fished commercially, both for human consumption and for bait. Other names: Purse-eyed Scad, Goggle-eyed Scad, Akule, Chicharro, Charrito Ojón and Coulirou. Description The bigeye scad is blue-... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

black
silver
green
blue

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Habitat and Environment

Open water