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