Thread Herrings [Sardinella]
Description
Sardinella is a genus of fish known as thread herrings, named for the elongated filament that extends from the dorsal fin in many species. These small to medium-sized fish are characterized by their silver coloration and streamlined bodies, adapted for fast swimming. They are found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, forming large schools that feed on plankton and small fish.
Species
Atlantic Thread Herring [Opisthonema oglinum]
View DetailsPacific Thread Herring [Opisthonema libertate]
View DetailsGulf Thread Herring [Opisthonema bulleri]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Dorosomatinae
Dorosomatinae
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Statistics
- Species 3