
Description
Sardinops is a monotypic genus of sardines of the family Alosidae. The only member of the genus is Sardinops sagax. It is found in the Indo-Pacific and East Pacific oceans. Its length is up to 40 cm (16 in). It has numerous common or vernacular names, some of which more appropriately refer to subspecies, including blue pilchard,... Read more in SeabookLocations
- New Zealand
- Angola
- Namibia
- Australia West
- Peru
- +16 locations in Seabook
Colors
white
black
grey
silver
green
blue
Edible
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Group
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Habitat and Environment
Open water