Author: (Linnaeus, 1766)
FBname: Scup
Comments: Occurs usually in schools inshore in summer and offshore in winter.  Feeds on amphipods, worms, sand dollars and young squid (Ref. 4926).  Utilized fresh, smoked and frozen; eaten pan-fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988).  Exported to Japan (Ref. 9988)