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Averages a pound or so. Reaches at least 5 pounds on occasion

Skipjack, Bahamas Runner, Reef Runner, Cibi Mancho

Likes sandy beach areas, clear, grassy flats and coral reefs. Common in clear insular areas or in coral reefs off mainland coasts. Juveniles frequent areas with algae (e.g. Sargassum). Usually in schools which may be spawning groups; occasionally solitary. Feeds on fishes, shrimps and other invertebrates. Marketed fresh. Easily approached. Large individuals have caused ciguatera when eaten