Temperate Scad
NameTemperate Scad
Scientific NameSelaroides leptolepis
Common NamesYellowstripe Scad, Yellowstripe Trevally, Slender Scad, Golden-banded Scad
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia, Japan
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)8.7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, active, peaceful to semi-aggressive saltwater fish, Larger Tangs, Snappers (juvenile)
Description
The Yellowstripe Scad, often referred to as Temperate Scad in some contexts, is a schooling marine fish characterized by a prominent yellow stripe along its lateral line and a yellow caudal fin. These active swimmers are found in coastal waters across the Indo-Pacific, primarily feeding on zooplankton and small invertebrates. They are rarely kept in home aquariums due to their size and schooling needs.
