Marquesan Sardinella
Sardinella marquesensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: LC
A small schooling sardine of warm coastal waters, it crowds beach seine hauls and serves as bait in the tuna fishery. Clupeoid poisoning has been linked to it on rare occasions, traced to toxins built up from planktonic dinoflagellates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Sardinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272274.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marquesan Sardinella live?
- The Marquesan Sardinella (Sardinella marquesensis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Marquesan Sardinella dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Marquesan Sardinella with care.
- How big does the Marquesan Sardinella get?
- The Marquesan Sardinella grows to about 16 cm.