Blacktip Sardinella

Sardinella melanura

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

50 m

Sardinella melanura is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Sardinella.

Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 23. Body depth usually not much more than 30% of standard length; scutes 27 to 31.
The jet black caudal tips distinguish S. melanura from all other species of Sardinella except S. atricauda (scutes 32 to 35), S. hualiensis (dark spot at dorsal fin origin, scales fimbriated and with small perforations) and S. fijiense (gill rakers 87 to 134).

Max length is 20,3 cm. Common length is 10 cm.

Distribution

Indo-West Pacific: Gulf of Aden south to Madagascar and Mauritius and east to the Arabian Sea and northwestern India (apparently not found south of Bombay nor in northern Bay of Bengal); then from the Philippines and Indonesia (but not in South China Sea) to Samoa. Reported from the Penghu Islands.

Habitat

Form schools in coastal waters.

Colors

black

silver

Edible

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Social Behaviour

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Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Habitat and Environment

Open water

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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Similar Species

Pacific Sardine

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blacktip Sardinella dangerous?

Blacktip Sardinella is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Blacktip Sardinella?

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How deep does Blacktip Sardinella live?

Blacktip Sardinella can be found at depths of up to 50 meters.