Decapterus maruadsi (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843)
Japanese scad
photo by Williams, J.T.

Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae
Max. size:  30 cm FL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: South China Sea to the Mariana Islands. Reported occurrence in southern Africa could not be confirmed (Ref. 3197).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30-36; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 25-30
Biology:  Adults are found in the sublittoral zone and may enter semi-enclosed sea areas (Ref. 11230). In Guam, it is encountered in large numbers around fish aggregating devices, buoys anchored offshore to attract pelagic game fishes.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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