South American Sardinella [Sardinella brasiliensis]
Description
The South American sardinella can be found along the coasts of South America, particularly in Brazil. They are small, silver fish known for their resilience in various water conditions. They typically live in large schools and feed on microscopic organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Dorosomatinae
Dorosomatinae
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| Genus |
Round Sardinellas
Escualosa
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