Bigeye scad
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| Selar crumenophthalmus (Bloch, 1793) |
The bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) is an oceanic fish that is found around the globe in tropical regions. Other common names include chicharro, charrito ojón, purse-eye scad, coulirou, and goggle-eyed scad. Bigeye scads are fished commercially and are very important to aquaculture.
Bigeye scads are blue-green or green on their backs and sides, with a white underside. They grow to about 15 inches (38cm) long and feed on small invertebrates, fish larvae, and zooplankton. They are a schooling fish, mostly nocturnal, and prefer clean, clear insular waters.
[edit] References
- "Selar crumenophthalmus". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. May 2006 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2006.
- Selar crumeophthalmus (TSN 168677). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 12 June 2006.
[edit] External links
- Fisheries Global Information System factsheet
- Australian Museum Fish Site species page
- Guam Department of Agriculture's Division of Aquatic & Wildlife Resources species page
- Bigeye scad stock video footage
- University of Rhode Island page with sound files of bigeye scads producing grating sounds with their teeth
