Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: American harvestfish
Comments: A pelagic fish forming large schools in coastal bays, inshore waters over the continental shelf and around islands at moderate depths (50 to 70 m) where it occurs throughout the year (Ref. 53006).  Juveniles are found in shallow coastal waters under floating weeds; also in or near brackish estuaries (Ref. 5217).  The young of less then 10 cm length are often encountered in association with medusae.  Adults feed mainly on jellyfish, small fish, crustaceans and worms while juveniles are plankton feeders.  Caught mainly with otter trawls, also seines; marketed  fresh and frozen (Ref. 53006).  Its flesh is well esteemed.