The Black Scad

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:behavior often found in schools
subject of behavioral research.
gptkbp:catch_rate often caught using traps
gptkbp:color can change color when stressed
dark blue to black on the back
silver sides with a dark back
gptkbp:common_name Black scad, Black mackerel
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
monitored by fisheries management
gptkbp:cooking_method grilled, fried, or used in sushi
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in some local cuisines
gptkbp:diet plankton and small fish
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to changes in water temperature
plays a role in the food web
gptkbp:family gptkb:Carangidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations subject to local fishing regulations
overfishing can impact populations
caught by nets and lines
requires knowledge of local waters
gptkbp:flavor mild flavor
gptkbp:genetic_diversity studied for population genetics
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
prefers shallow coastal waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Black Scad
gptkbp:is_aimed_at can be caught as bycatch in other fisheries
gptkbp:larval_stage larvae are planktonic
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations observed
may migrate for spawning
gptkbp:order Carangiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish and marine mammals
gptkbp:related_species other species in the genus Decapterus
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in open water
gptkbp:research_interest studied for its ecological role
gptkbp:scientific_name Decapterus melas
gptkbp:size up to 50 cm in length
gptkbp:social_structure forms schools for protection
gptkbp:species limited but possible
gptkbp:speed known for fast swimming
gptkbp:strategic_importance valued as a food fish
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships may associate with cleaner fish
gptkbp:traded_on not commonly kept in aquariums
gptkbp:values has moderate market value
gptkbp:wildlife habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Black_Bart_Roberts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4