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Trachurus delagoa Nekrasov, 1970 African scad |
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| Family: | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and South Africa; also southern Madagascar and Walters Shoals. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-32; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 24-28. Dark blue above, silvery below; anal and pectoral fins pale yellow; caudal fin dark grey; pelvic fins white or hyaline; opercle with black spot (Ref. 3197). | |||
| Biology: | Adults are found in areas with sandy substrate. They migrate to the surface at night. They feed on fish and small crustaceans (Ref. 5213). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||