Pi229 Caranx kalla (Shrimp scad)

 Pi229    Caranx kalla (Shrimp scad)

 

Phylum            : Chordata

Class                : Teleostei

Order               : Carangiformes

Family             : Carangidae

Genus              : Caranx

Species             : Caranx kalla

 

Accepted name: Alepes djedaba

Description:

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20. Adults are found inshore and in coastal waters throughout its range. Feed mainly on planktonic crustaceans and larval fishes. Marketed fresh and dried salted.

 

IUCN Status: Least concern