White Sardinella
Sardinella albella
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The white sardinella moves through coastal water in tight schools, straining both zooplankton and phytoplankton from the sea. A small fish of about 15 centimetres, it is sold fresh, dried and salted, and even worked into fish balls.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Sardinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212268.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Sardinella live?
- The White Sardinella (Sardinella albella) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the White Sardinella dangerous to divers?
- The White Sardinella is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White Sardinella get?
- The White Sardinella grows to about 15 cm.