Australasian sprat [Sprattus novaehollandiae]
Description
The Australasian sprat is a small, herring-like fish that is native to the waters around Australia and New Zealand. This species is known to inhabit both inshore and offshore waters, often near the surface. Australasian sprats are silver-colored and typically measure between 8 to 10 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Herrings and Sardines
Clupeidae
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| Genus |
Sprats
Sprattus
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