Smoothbelly sardinella
📖 Overview
Smoothbelly sardinella (Amblygaster leiogaster) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dorosomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 23. Body moderately slender, belly rather rounded, scutes not prominent. Distinguished from A. sirm by the absence of spots along the flank (gold in life, black on preservation) and fewer lower gill rakers. Closely resembles A. clupeoides, which has fewer lower gill rakers.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smoothbelly sardinella is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smoothbelly sardinella is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Spawn in school .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 34°N - 23°S, 39°E - 178°W West Pacific: from Kenya to India, northeast to Yellow Sea and Okinawa Japan, south to Fiji.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblygaster okinawensis | Kishinouye | 1908 | Synonym |
| Amblyogaster leiogaster | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
| Clupea leiogaster | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
| Clupea okinawensis | Kishinouye | 1908 | Synonym |
| Sardinella leiogaster | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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