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Bigeye scad

Selar crumenophthalmus

Bigeye scad — Selar crumenophthalmus
  • Saltwater
  • Least Concern
Max length
70 cm
Classification
Class
Teleostei
Order
Carangiformes
Family
Carangidae
Genus
Selar
Distribution
  • Atlantic, Eastern Central
  • Atlantic, Northwest
  • Atlantic, Southwest
  • Atlantic, Western Central
  • Indian Ocean, Eastern
  • Indian Ocean, Western
  • Pacific, Eastern Central
  • Pacific, Northwest
  • Pacific, Southeast
  • Pacific, Southwest
  • Pacific, Western Central

About the bigeye scad

The bigeye scad or big-eyed scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) is a species of oceanic fish found in tropical regions around the globe. Other common names include purse-eyed scad, goggle-eyed scad, akule, chicharro, charrito ojón, jacks, matang baka, mushimas and coulirou. The bigeye scad is fished commercially, both for human consumption and for bait.

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Where the bigeye scad lives

Distribution data from GBIF (DOI: 10.15468/dl.8rzs8d).

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Where to catch bigeye scad

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