Baltic Sea sprat [Sprattus sprattus balticus]
Description
The Baltic Sea sprat is a subspecies of the European sprat. It is a small, silver-colored fish that typically measures 10 to 12 cm in length. Baltic Sea sprats are known to inhabit the brackish waters of the Baltic Sea, often forming large schools near the surface.
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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