Arabian Scad

A small fast-swimming scad endemic to Arabian Sea and Gulf waters. Silvery body with a distinctive dark blotch on the upper operculum. Forms large schools in coastal and offshore waters and is an important component of the UAE pelagic fishery.

Species Stats

Diet

Zooplankton, small crustaceans

Habitat

Coastal and offshore pelagic waters

Local Name (Arabic)

سيمة

Fun Facts

• 1

  The specific name "djedaba" comes from its Arabic name Djedabe.

• 2

  Plays a critical ecological role as a mid-water prey species in Arabian Gulf.

• 3

  Can be distinguished from Herring Scad by its more robust body shape.

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