Alepes melanoptera (Swainson, 1839) Blackfin scad |
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Gish-e-balleh-syah |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae | |||
Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Adults inhabit inshore waters. Feed mainly on small invertebrates, shrimps and copepods. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Reported from the Bushehr coastal waters (Ref. 93975), Persian Gulf and Oman Sea (Ref. 47613). |