78 observationsLeast Concern
European Sprat
Sprattus sprattus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Clupeiformes ›Family: Clupeidae ›Genus: Sprattus
About
The European sprat, Sprattus sprattus, also known as bristling, brisling or skipper, is a small, herring-like, marine fish. Found in European waters, it has silver grey scales and white-grey flesh. Specific seas in which the species occurs include the Irish Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea and Sea of the Hebrides. The fish has about 12% fat in its flesh and is a source of many vitamins. When used for food it can be canned, salted, fried,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Sprat is Sprattus sprattus.
- European Sprat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Sprat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Sprat belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- European Sprat belongs to the order Clupeiformes.
- European Sprat belongs to the family Clupeidae.
- European Sprat belongs to the genus Sprattus.