Rainbow Sardine [Dussumieria elopsoides]
Description
The Rainbow Sardine is a small, pelagic fish species native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They exhibit a brilliant, iridescent coloration, hence the name 'Rainbow'. These fish are surface dwellers, typically found in coastal waters and around islands. They are known for their schooling behavior, often seen in large groups during feeding.
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 |
Dorosomatinae
Dorosomatinae
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| Genus |
Rainbow Sardines
Spratelloides
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