Fiji Sardinella
Sardinella fijiensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 11.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small sardine that gathers in coastal schools and tolerates a wide swing in salinity, ranging from fresh river water to the open sea. It grows to about twelve centimetres and is used as bait in the tuna fishery.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Sardinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 400058.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fiji Sardinella live?
- The Fiji Sardinella (Sardinella fijiensis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Fiji Sardinella dangerous to divers?
- The Fiji Sardinella is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fiji Sardinella get?
- The Fiji Sardinella grows to about 11.5 cm.