Alepes melanoptera
Alepes melanoptera (Swainson, 1839)
Blackfin scad
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
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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