The Gold-banded scad (Selaroides leptolepis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Carangidae that grows up to 22 cm.
Description
The yellowstripe scad is a jack (Carangidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a slender, streamlined, silvery body with a conspicuous yellow lengthwise stripe from the eye to the tail, to which the name refers. Adults live in coastal waters of the continental shelf, where they form large, near-bottom schools over soft bottoms. It feeds on small zooplankton and small invertebrates. It is an important food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gold-banded scad?
The Gold-banded scad has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Gold-banded scad live?
The Gold-banded scad lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Gold-banded scad get?
The Gold-banded scad grows to a maximum of about 22 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Gold-banded scad dangerous to humans?
No, the Gold-banded scad is harmless to humans.
Is the Gold-banded scad edible?
Yes, the Gold-banded scad is commonly eaten.
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