Sardinella

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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.

File:Sardinella gibbosa.jpg
Sardinella gibbosa
File:Sardinella maderensis.jpg
Sardinella maderensis

Species[edit]

There are currently 21 recognized species in this genus:

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.

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