Slender Rainbow Sardine [Dussumieria acuta]
Description
The Slender Rainbow Sardine is a species of fish in the family Clupeidae. It is found in the Indian Ocean and in the western Pacific Ocean. Its natural habitats are open seas and coastal waters. It is distinguished by its elongated body shape compared to other species in the genus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
|
| Family |
Dorosomatinae
Dorosomatinae
|
| Genus |
Rainbow Sardines
Spratelloides
|