Horse Mackerel
Megalaspis cordyla
Horse Mackerel from Pakistan is the torpedo scad (Megalaspis cordyla), also called hardtail scad, a schooling fish of the jack family and a commercially important species in the northern Arabian Sea. It has a streamlined, torpedo-shaped body, bluish-grey to green on the back and silvery below, with a large black spot on the gill cover and a row of hard scutes towards the tail. It is commonly marketed fresh, dried or salted. Contact us for the product forms, sizes and packing available for your order.
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Origin
Pakistan
Availability
Seasonal catch
HS Code
0303
MOQ
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm.
Processing Types
- Whole Round (WR)
- Headed & Gutted (HGT)
Packing Options
- 10kg Master Carton
- 20kg Bulk Carton
Available Sizes
Specifications
glazing
As per buyer requirement
storage Temp
-18°C or below
shelf Life
18 months frozen
packing
Block Frozen / IQF
Container Capacity (general guidance): 20ft Reefer: ~10-12 MT · 40ft Reefer: ~20-24 MT (varies by product density & packing). Contact us for an exact loading calculation based on your order.
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