Torpedo Scad
Megalaspis cordyla
Also known as: Cordyla Scad, Fin-letted Mackerel, Fin-letted Mackerel Scad, Finny Scad, Hardtail Scad, Hardtail Trevally, Horse Mackerel, Kingfish, Russell's Scad, Torpedo Trevally, Trevally
- Cordyla Scad
- Fin-letted Mackerel
- Fin-letted Mackerel Scad
- Finny Scad
- Hardtail Scad
- Hardtail Trevally
- Horse Mackerel
- Kingfish
- Russell's Scad
- Torpedo Trevally
- Trevally
Overview
Found in large schools over open waters of the ocean.
Jacks are fast swimming fish that can roam over great distances. The larger fish hunt other fish and the smaller fish eat zooplankton. In turn they are hunted by large Tuna and Dolphins.
How to identify
- Pattern
- black spotstripes
- Behaviour
- open waterschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
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Found in large schools over open waters of the ocean.
Adult photos 1
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