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Round Scad

Decapterus punctatus

Classification

The round scad (Decapterus punctatus) (or cigar minnow) is a species of fish in the Carangidae. It was described in 1829 by the French naturalist and zoologist, Georges Cuvier. Although the round scad is considered a good food fish, it is mostly caught for use as bait.

Distribution

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