Trachurus indicus Nekrasov, 1966
Arabian scad
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 400 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan and the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Suez and southward to Somalia. Also reported from Saya de Malha Bank.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Reportedly absent in water colder than 20°C or where the oxygen saturation is below 30%. Adults feed on small crustaceans and fish fry (Ref. 30573).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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