 The yellowstripe scad is predominantly an inshore species, and occurs in large demersal schools over soft substrates.In Australia it inhabits inshore and shallow shelf waters to depths of 50m, while in Malaysia has been recorded to 70 m depth, although is most common between 40 and 60 m depth.The yellowstripe scad is a common schooling species throughout its range, and due to its importance to fisheries has been well studied.