Decapterus (Noun)
Meaning
Scads especially mackerel scad; cosmopolitan in distribution.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Decapterus is a genus of fish that belongs to the family Carangidae, commonly known as scads or jacks.
- Decapterus species are known for their speed and agility in the water, often swimming in large schools.
- The mackerel scad, Decapterus macarellus, is one of the most common species found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
- Decapterus russelli is a species of scad that is widely distributed across the Indo-Pacific region.
- The species of Decapterus are often targeted by commercial fisheries due to their high demand in markets around the world.