Latest News About Sardinella aurita

Updated 2026-06-18 02:09

round sardinella attended in the central East Atlantic, an elongate pelagic fish with a rounded belly, eight pelvic-fin rays on the ventral side and frontoparietal stripes on the head visible. usually 23-28 cm in length, approaches 30 cm. Distinctive marks include a spot on the hind border of the gill cover. Found commonly in the central East Atlantic, often caught alongside related sardine species. requires careful ID in mixed catches.

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Round sardinella - Conxemar

It exhibits a typically sub-cylindrical morphology, although occasionally it may display slight compression. Its belly is fairly rounded, with visible scales. The...Read More...

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