Madeiran Sardinella
Sardinella maderensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A coastal sardine that schools in warm surface waters and tolerates the low salinities of estuaries and lagoons. It filters small plankton, fish larvae and phytoplankton, prefers water around 24 degrees, and reaches about 30 centimetres. It is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Sardinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126423.
FAQ
- How deep does the Madeiran Sardinella live?
- The Madeiran Sardinella (Sardinella maderensis) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Madeiran Sardinella dangerous to divers?
- The Madeiran Sardinella is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Madeiran Sardinella get?
- The Madeiran Sardinella grows to about 30 cm.