Yellowtail Scad
Also popular as the one finlet scad, the yellowtail scad is a fish that is most often seen inhabiting the Indo Pacific region from Africa to Japan, Australia and Hawaii. Its highly prominent adipose eyelet and finlet type extensions make it distinct from other fishes in this species. You will find the Yellowtail scad near the coastal areas and preying upon crustaceans and small fishes.
Many fisheries nurture this fish and it is usually caught using the netting and hook and line methods. Normally this fish is considered extremely prized and consumed with fervour in most regions where it is found. Both its jaws have a single row of teeth however in slightly older ones you may see two or three lines of teeth. Itâ??s caudal and dorsal fins would be yellowish green in colour and the pelvic fins are white while rest of the fins are hyaline.
The Yellowtail scad is very popular among humans and in countries like South Arabia, Malaysia its catch is too high. Most of its catch happens in the months between January and April In countries of South East Asia this fish is cooked by boiling, steaming and frying. It can also be preserved using methods like drying and salting.
PACKING
1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES
U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18
King Fish (scomberomorus Guttatus)
Also famous as the Indopacific king mackerel, this fish is a subspecies among the mackerel variety. You can find it abundantly occupying the Indian Ocean and areas around it. A very popular game fish the average weight it can grow up to is around 45 kg. It is also considered to be a very strong fighter. To avoid being caught it can jump out of the water and surprise the catcher too.
The Kingfish is silvery white on the sides and it has multiple rows of brown spots all along its body. The size of the spots is smaller than the diameter of its eyes. Malaysia, India and Thailand have commercial fisheries which deal in handling the kingfish. In India areas around Sunder bans, West Bengal and Chennai is where the fish is abundantly found.
Most of the countries of the Indian subcontinent i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are regulars when it comes to eating this fish. It is eaten fresh or cooked and also used to make fish pickle. Sometimes the same is eaten with freshly cooked rice. Even though Thailand has less availability of the fish the demand to eat is quite high.
Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus Pelamis)
Skipjack Tuna is an average sized fish and is also known by multiple names like balaya, aku, arctic bonito, mush mouth, oceanic bonito, striped tuna, or victor fish. Normally it can grow up to 1 metre in length and can be seen in tropical and warm waters. It is for this reason that the Skipjack Tuna is much preferred by the fisheries.
Skipjack Tuna moves around in large shoals of fish around 50000 at a time. It is also seen to feed upon molluscs, crustaceans and cephalopods. Since it is a liked prey for the larger fishes many people use it as a bait to catch some of them. Normally its weight can lie in the range 8-10 kgs but its maximum weight has been recorded at around 34 kgs.
Considered as an important commercial fish you would find it sold in multiple ways like smoked, salted, canned and frozen. Maldives, France, Spain, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia are some countries where the Skipjack Tuna can be found in abundance. The Skipjack Tuna may have traces of mercury in its body hence its consumption is not recommended for pregnant women. Also known as Katsuo the Skipjack Tuna is an active part of Japanese cuisine.
Parrotfish (Scaridae)
These are a group of marine fishes that can be found in shallow tropical and subtropical oceans all across the world. Mostly the species is found in abundance in the Indo Pacific area. You can see them in coral reefs, rocky coasts and seagrass beds. This can also play a very important role in stopping bioerosion.
They are called by this name because of their dentition. Their teeth are placed feet which gives them a parrot-like appearance. The size of the parrot fish varies and can range from anywhere between 30-50 cm. But on certain occasions, you can see them crossing a length of 1 metre as well. The smallest species is the blue lip parrot fish which has a length of just 13 cm.
Parrotfish are mostly herbivorous and eat only algae. Apart from that, they may also feed upon bacteria, detritus and invertebrates. Mostly in the Indopacific region, you would find commercial fisheries dedicated to nurturing them. By protecting the parrot fish we also ensure that Caribbean corals do not outgrow. As per a new study, the parrotfish is extremely important for the health of the Great Barrier Reef as it cleans inshore coral reefs.
