DOUBLESPOTTED QUEENFISH

Scomberoides lysan

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Scomberoides lysan (Forsskål, 1775) Scomberoides lysan (Forsskål, 1775) Scomberoides lysan (Forsskål, 1775)

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Found only in relatively clear waters (Ref. 32693), adults in clear lagoon and seaward reefs, juveniles in shallow inshore and brackish waters (Ref. 9710). Mainly solitary but sometimes forms small loose groups (Ref. 48635). Adults feed on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 5213) while juveniles feed on scales torn from schooling fishes (Ref. 9710). Venom glands were not visible, not able to be confirmed in specimen (Ref. 57406). Utilized fresh, dried or salted or frozen (Ref. 9987).