Bleeker's blacktip sardinella
📖 Overview
Bleeker's blacktip sardinella (Sardinella atricauda) 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 12.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. 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 slender; total scutes 32 to 35 (pre-pelvic scutes usually 19). Lower gill rakers with many asperities on them. Vertical striae on scales not meeting at the center, numerous small perforations on hind part of scale. No dark spot at dorsal fin origin; tips of caudal fin black. Most closely resembles S. melanura which has fewer scutes.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bleeker's blacktip sardinella is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bleeker's blacktip sardinella is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bleeker's blacktip sardinella is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 1°N - 9°S, 105°E - 134°E Occurs with Sardinella melanura in the Java Sea and must have been confused with it frequently.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bleeker's blacktip sardinella |
| 🌍CES | Sardinka černoocasá |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Bleekers sorthalede sardinel |
| 🌍EST | Musthõlm-sardinell |
| 🌍JAV | Lemuru · Lenguru |
| 🌍MSA | Ekor hangus |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 黑梢小沙丁魚 · 黑梢小沙丁鱼 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clupea atricauda | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Harengula atricaudata | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Harengula melanurus | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Harengula valenciennesi | Bleeker | 1868 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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