Alepes melanoptera (Swainson, 1839)
Blackfin scad

Blackfin scad Salay-salay,  Borot,  Gila-gila,  Inggatan,  Layas,  Layaw,  Mahinlo,  Matang baka,  Pak-an,  Salay-salay,  Salay-salay,  Talakitok,  Tamarong,  Tulay, 

Alepes melanoptera
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.
 Diagnosis:   
 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
 Country info:  Also Ref. 3287.

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 10.11.90
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 12.07.13
 Checked by: Froese, Rainer - 06.04.94

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