Sardinops sagax

Shoal builders

  • Pacific sardine
  • Pazifische Sardine
  • Pilchard de Californie
  • Sardina Monterrey
  • Sardina di California

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 200 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 40 cm
  • Maximum age known : 25 year(s)
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing