Sind Sardinella
Sardinella sindensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Sind sardinella schools in warm coastal waters of the Indian Ocean, filtering plankton near the surface down to about 50 metres. A small silvery fish reaching some 17 centimetres, it reaches markets fresh or dried and salted.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Sardinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212273.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sind Sardinella live?
- The Sind Sardinella (Sardinella sindensis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Sind Sardinella dangerous to divers?
- The Sind Sardinella is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sind Sardinella get?
- The Sind Sardinella grows to about 17 cm.