East African Sardinella
Sardinella neglecta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This silvery sardinella gathers in schools along East African coasts, where it strains phytoplankton from the water and rarely strays deeper than the upper sixty metres. It turns up mostly during the northeast monsoon between November and January and stays a small fish, no longer than your hand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Sardinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212272.
FAQ
- How deep does the East African Sardinella live?
- The East African Sardinella (Sardinella neglecta) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the East African Sardinella dangerous to divers?
- The East African Sardinella is harmless to divers.
- How big does the East African Sardinella get?
- The East African Sardinella grows to about 13 cm.