Gulf of California Sardinella [Niparaya bahia]
Description
The Gulf of California Sardinella (Niparaya bahia) is another species within the Clupeidae family. Its native range is the Gulf of California, where it thrives in warm, shallow waters. These fish are schooling species, known to migrate in large groups. N. bahia is characterized by its elongated body, a protruding lower jaw, and a distinct silver lateral stripe.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Aglajoid
Aglajoid
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| Family |
Aglajids
Aglajidae
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| Genus |
Niparaya
Niparaya
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