Bali Sardinella
Sardinella lemuru
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–100 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
This sardine forms large coastal schools, packing into the rich upwelling of the Bali Strait where it filters phytoplankton and copepods. Its numbers swing with El Nino cycles, and the species is listed as near threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Sardinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272273.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bali Sardinella live?
- The Bali Sardinella (Sardinella lemuru) is typically found at 15–100 m.
- Is the Bali Sardinella dangerous to divers?
- The Bali Sardinella is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bali Sardinella get?
- The Bali Sardinella grows to about 23 cm.