Bigeye scad
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The bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) is a species of oceanic fish found in tropical regions around the globe.[2] Other common names include purse-eyed scad, goggle-eyed scad, akule, chicharro, charrito ojón, jacks, matang baka, mushimas and coulirou.[2] The bigeye scad is fished commercially, both for human consumption and for bait.[3][4]
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Bigeye scad | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Carangiformes |
Family: | Carangidae |
Genus: | Selar |
Species: | S. crumenophthalmus |
Binomial name | |
Selar crumenophthalmus (Bloch, 1793) | |
Synonyms | |
Scomber crumenophthalmus Bloch, 1793 |
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