Carangid fish are a family of saltwater fish that includes scads, eels, and soles. Scads are small, schooling fish that are found in tropical and subtropical waters. Eels are elongated fish with smooth, slimy skin and can be found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats. Soles are flatfish that live on the ocean floor and have both eyes on the same side of their head. All of these fish are part of the Carangidae family and are found in various parts of the world.