Torpedo Scad
NameTorpedo Scad
Scientific NameMegalaspis cordyla
Common NamesTorpedo Scad, Hardtail Scad, Finletted Mackerel Scad
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)2000
Max Size (Inches)31.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large pelagic fish, Large jacks, Tuna species
Description
The Torpedo Scad is a large, fast-swimming pelagic marine fish characterized by its streamlined, torpedo-shaped body and a distinctive row of prominent scutes along its lateral line. Found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, it is a schooling predator that feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates. Due to its significant size and active nature, it is exclusively suited for very large public aquariums and not for home aquaria.
