Where Does Redtail scad Live?

Redtail scad lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Redtail scad

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in coastal pelagic waters, from the surface down to depths of approximately 200 meters (650 feet), though more commonly in the upper 100 meters.

Environment

Neritic pelagic, often associated with continental shelves and islands. Forms large schools, particularly near reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore banks. Can be found in both clear oceanic waters and more turbid coastal areas.

Geographic range

Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, northward to Japan, and southward to Australia. Also found in the eastern Pacific from Baja California to Peru.

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