- Round scadDecapterus punctatus is the scientific name of the round scad, a species of fish in the Carangidae family123. It is also known as the cigar minnow1. It has a very slender and elongate body, a small black spot at the edge of the opercle, and a conspicuous row of black spots on the anterior portion of the lateral line3. It has a yellowish caudal fin3. It is a good food fish, but mostly caught for use as bait1. It is widely distributed in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The round scad (Decapterus punctatus) (or cigar minnow) is a species of fish in the Carangidae. It was described in 1829 by the French naturalist and zoologist, Georges Cuvier. Although the round scad is considered a good food fish, it is mostly caught for use as bait.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round_scadCá nục bông hay còn gọi là cá nục tròn (Danh pháp khoa học: Decapterus punctatus) là một loài cá biển trong chi cá nục thuộc họ cá khế Carangidae phân bố rộng rãi ở vùng Thái Bình Dương, Đại Tây Dương.vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decapterus_punctatusDecapterus punctatus Unique Characters: Body very slender and elongate; cigar-shaped. Small black spot at edge of opercle. Last dorsal and anal fin rays separate as finlets from the rest of the fin. Conspicuous row of black spots on anterior portion of lateral line. Caudal fin yellowish.ncfishes.com/marine-fishes-of-north-carolina/decap…
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WEBAug 20, 2012 · Biology Glossary (e.g. epibenthic) Adults inhabit neritic waters, often near sandy beaches (Ref. 5217 ). A shoaling species, generally near the bottom (Ref. 27121 ). They feed on planktonic invertebrates, primarily copepods, but also on gastropod larvae, …
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The round scad (Decapterus punctatus) (or cigar minnow) is a species of fish in the Carangidae. It was described in 1829 by the French naturalist and zoologist, Georges Cuvier. Although the round scad is considered a good food fish, it is mostly caught for use as bait.
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Decapterus punctatus is een straalvinnige vis uit de familie van horsmakrelen (Carangidae), orde baarsachtigen (Perciformes), die voorkomt in de Atlantische Oceaan.
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Species profile of round scad Decapterus punctatus (Cuvier 1829)
WEB"Members of the genus Decapterus usually occur in schools and are distributed throughout the world in tropical and subtropical waters. Decapterus is found generally in inshore …
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WEBDecapterus punctatus is een straalvinnige vis uit de familie van horsmakrelen (Carangidae), orde baarsachtigen (Perciformes), die voorkomt in de Atlantische Oceaan. …
Round Scad | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation …
WEBGreenish-blue fading to silver on sides and a white belly. Long, cigar-shaped body. Small black spots along lateral line. Detached dorsal and anal finlets. Narrow yellow stripe …
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WEBThe round scad (Decapterus punctatus) is a species of fish in the Carangidae. It was described in 1829 by the French naturalist and zoologist, Georges Cuvier. Although the …
AGE AND GROWTH, MORPHOMETRICS OF ROUND SCAD, …
WEBKey Words: round scad; Decapterus punctatus', North Carolina; age; opercle; morphometries. INTRODUCTION Carangids, genus Decapterus, occur in large schools …
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WEBDecapterus punctatus (Cuvier, 1829). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=126808 on 2024-06-03
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WEBThe round scad, Decapterus punctatus, is a species of fish in the Carangidae. It was described in 1829 by the French zoologist, Georges Cuvier. Although the round scad is …
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