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Alepes melanoptera (Swainson, 1839) Blackfin scad |
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| Blackfin scad, Pelata malam, Banded scad, Betong, Blackfin crevalle, Herring scad, Kapor, Salidai, Scad, Selar, Selar malam, Selar papan, Songsang arus, Songsang arus (Harus), Songsong laut, Trevally scad | ||
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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 | |||
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