Carangidae

bigeye scad

Selar crumenophthalmus

Seventy Centimeters Carangid Fish of the Hawaiian Islands

• Tropical
• Globally widespread
• Marine fish
• Atlantic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Africa
• Central America and the Caribbean
• East Asia
• North America
• Oceania
• South America
• Fusiform
• Compressed cross-section
• Large
• Tropical fish

The bigeye scad or big-eyed scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) is a species of oceanic fish found in tropical regions around the globe. Other common names include purse-eyed scad, goggle-eyed scad, akule, chicharro, charrito ojón, jacks, matang baka, mushimas and coulirou. The bigeye scad is fished commercially, both for human consumption and for bait.