Usually occurs in schools. A group of over 60 individuals was observed in Hong Kong waters.
Mainly feeds on fishes, but also feeds on crustaceans and mollusks.
In 1970s, the species was recorded to be dispersed over Hong Kong’s southern waters throughout the year, moving to inner shore between the months of June and August.
A study in Taiwan showed that females first mature at 48 cm (Fork length).
Description
Dorsally dark blue to greenish with wavy dark lines.
Ventrally silvery white.
There may be several dark spots on the body, above the pelvic fin.
Tail lunate.
Several finlets between the dorsal fin and caudal fin, and between the anal fin and caudal fin.
