Top False Scad Fishing Countries

The False Scad (*Caranx rhonchus*), also known as the "bastard carapo" or "yellowtail scad," is a medium-sized pelagic fish found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Recognizable by its elongated body and yellowish tail, the False Scad is an important species for commercial and artisanal fisheries. Major fishing countries targeting this species include Morocco, Spain, Portugal, and other North African nations such as Mauritania and Senegal. In these regions, the False Scad is caught using purse seines, trawls, and gillnets, contributing to local economies and food security. The fish is valued both for direct human consumption and as bait in other fisheries, making it a significant component of the regional fishing industry.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.