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Round Scad, Selayang[malay]
Decapterus maruadsi
Carangidae [Jacks & Pompanos]
20.3 cm [max to 25 cm FL]
4.2 cm
92 gms
Marine
Up to 200 m
Usually coastal waters in schools
Low price. Occasionally available.
Maybe but found in M'sia.
Body elongate, slim & round. Greenish-blue above, slivery-white below. Black spot on edge of operculum. There's another similar-looking fish going by the name of "Round Scad[Decapterus punctatus]" but it's not the same one as it's not found in this region.
