Indian Oil Sardine
Sardinella longiceps
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–200 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Indian oil sardine forms huge migratory schools in coastal waters, straining diatoms and small crustaceans from the sea. It breeds once a year off western India during the southwest monsoon, when cooler, fresher water moves in.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Sardinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212269.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Oil Sardine live?
- The Indian Oil Sardine (Sardinella longiceps) is typically found at 20–200 m.
- Is the Indian Oil Sardine dangerous to divers?
- The Indian Oil Sardine is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indian Oil Sardine get?
- The Indian Oil Sardine grows to about 23 cm.