New Zealand Sprat
Sprattus muelleri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 28–110 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small schooling fish of New Zealand coastal waters, it ranges from the surf zone down to 110 metres or more. It has a long spawning season around the South Island from winter into summer.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Clupeidae › Sprattus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272282.
FAQ
- How deep does the New Zealand Sprat live?
- The New Zealand Sprat (Sprattus muelleri) is typically found at 28–110 m.
- Is the New Zealand Sprat dangerous to divers?
- The New Zealand Sprat is harmless to divers.
- How big does the New Zealand Sprat get?
- The New Zealand Sprat grows to about 13 cm.