White Sardinella [Sardinella albella]
Description
The white sardinella is a small, robust fish that populates the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific. This species prefers inshore waters and is usually found in large schools. They feed predominantly on zooplankton and are characterized by their light color and small size.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Dorosomatinae
Dorosomatinae
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| Genus |
Round Sardinellas
Escualosa
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