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'''Sardinella''' is a genus of fish in the family Clupeidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. They are commonly known as [[sardines]] or [[pilchards]]. | '''Sardinella''' is a genus of fish in the family Clupeidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. They are commonly known as [[sardines]] or [[pilchards]]. | ||
[[File:Sardinella gibbosa.jpg|Sardinella gibbosa|thumb]] | |||
[[File:Sardinella maderensis.jpg|Sardinella maderensis|thumb]] | |||
== Species == | == Species == | ||
There are currently 21 recognized species in this genus: | There are currently 21 recognized species in this genus: | ||
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== Economic importance == | == Economic importance == | ||
Sardinella are commercially important and are often used in [[canning]] and [[smoking]] for human consumption. They are also used as [[bait]] in various types of [[fishing]]. | Sardinella are commercially important and are often used in [[canning]] and [[smoking]] for human consumption. They are also used as [[bait]] in various types of [[fishing]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.fishbase.org/summary/GenusSummary.php?ID=110 FishBase genus summary] | * [http://www.fishbase.org/summary/GenusSummary.php?ID=110 FishBase genus summary] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:36, 27 April 2025
Sardinella is a genus of fish in the family Clupeidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. They are commonly known as sardines or pilchards.
Species[edit]
There are currently 21 recognized species in this genus:
- Sardinella albella
- Sardinella aurita
- Sardinella brachysoma
- Sardinella fimbriata
- Sardinella gibbosa
- Sardinella hualiensis
- Sardinella jussieu
- Sardinella longiceps
- Sardinella maderensis
- Sardinella marquesensis
- Sardinella melanura
- Sardinella richardsoni
- Sardinella rouxi
- Sardinella sindensis
- Sardinella tawilis
- Sardinella zunasi
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Sardinella are widely distributed in the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean. They are typically found in warm waters and are known to form large schools near the surface.
Diet[edit]
Sardinella primarily feed on plankton, but they also consume small invertebrates and fish larvae.
Economic importance[edit]
Sardinella are commercially important and are often used in canning and smoking for human consumption. They are also used as bait in various types of fishing.
See also[edit]
- List of fish in the Mediterranean Sea
- List of fish in the Atlantic Ocean
- List of fish in the Indian Ocean
- List of fish in the Pacific Ocean
