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Inca Scad vs Leatherjack

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Inca Scad

Inca Scad

Trachurus murphyi

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vs
Leatherjack

Leatherjack

Oligoplites saurus

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Size

Inca Scad

Inca Scad

0.64 m

Human

1.75 m

Leatherjack

Leatherjack

0.3 m

Inca ScadLeatherjack
Weight0.15–1.5 kg0.1–0.5 kg
Length20–64 cm15–30 cm
Top Speed40 km/h45 km/h
Lifespan8–12 yrs3–5 yrs
Offspring50000–500000 10000–100000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastCoast, Ocean, Mangrove, Reef
RegionsSouth America, OceaniaNorth America, South America
FamilyCarangidaeCarangidae
OrderPerciformesPerciformes