Yellowstripe Scad
NameYellowstripe Scad
Scientific NameSelaroides leptolepis
Common NamesYellowstripe Scad, Yellowstripe Trevally, Slender-scaled Scad
FamilyCarangidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)9
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Snappers, Other large schooling Carangids, Groupers (if significantly larger)
Description
The Yellowstripe Scad is a schooling marine fish characterized by its silvery body and a prominent yellow stripe running along its lateral line. These pelagic fish are found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, forming large schools in coastal areas. They are primarily planktivorous, feeding on small invertebrates.
