About Selar crumenophthalmus (Bloch, 1793)
The bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus (Bloch, 1793)) has blue-green or green coloration on its back and sides, and a white underside. It reaches a maximum length of around 15 inches (38 cm). Its diet consists of small invertebrates, fish larvae, and zooplankton. This species is a schooling fish that is primarily nocturnal, and it prefers clean, clear insular waters. Bigeye scad are harvested commercially, with global annual catches totaling roughly 200 thousand tonnes. They are held in high regard as a food fish in Asian and Pacific cultures. In Maldivian cuisine, the species is called mushimas, and it is commonly served in garudhiya or prepared fried. In Florida and the Caribbean, bigeye scad are widely used as popular fishing bait.
