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Alepes melanoptera (Swainson, 1839) Blackfin scad |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit inshore waters. Feed mainly on small invertebrates, shrimps and copepods. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 10.11.90 |
| Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 12.07.13 |
| Checked by: Froese, Rainer - 06.04.94 |