299 observationsLeast Concern
European Sardine
Sardina pilchardus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Clupeiformes ›Family: Alosidae ›Genus: Sardina
About
The European pilchard (Sardina pilchardus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the monotypic genus, Sardina. This common species is found in the northeast Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea at depths of 10–100 m (33–328 ft). It reaches up to 27.5 cm (10.8 in) in length and mostly feeds on planktonic crustaceans. This schooling species is a batch spawner where each female lays 50,000-60,000 eggs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Sardine is Sardina pilchardus.
- The European Sardine has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- European Sardine belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Sardine belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Sardine belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- European Sardine belongs to the order Clupeiformes.
- European Sardine belongs to the family Alosidae.
- European Sardine belongs to the genus Sardina.