Barred Yellowtail Scad, Atule mate
Northern Yellowtail Scad, Yellowtail Scad
Introduction
The Barred Yellowtail Scad is a relatively slender carangid fish with a dark spot on the margin of the operculum.
Identification
With the exception of a narrow vertical slit, the entire eye and much of the surrounding region of the head is covered by adipose tissue. The dorsal and caudal fins are dusky greenish yellow.
Distribution
It has an Indo-Pacific distribution. In Australia it is known from tropical marine waters of Western Australian, the Northern Territory and Queensland.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
References
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178
- Randall, J.E., Allen, G.R. & R.C. Steene. 1997. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Crawford House Press. Pp. 557.