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Bigeye Scad

Selar crumenophthalmus

Classification

The bigeye scad or big-eyed scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) is a species of oceanic fish found in tropical regions around the globe. Other common names include purse-eyed scad, goggle-eyed scad, akule, chicharro, charrito ojón, jacks, matang baka, mushimas and coulirou. The bigeye scad is fished commercially, both for human consumption and for bait.

Distribution

Wes Toller · CC0
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 101Mexico · 53Brazil · 32Netherlands · 24France · 22Canada · 4United Kingdom · 1