Taiwan sardinella
📖 Overview
Taiwan sardinella (Sardinella hualiensis) 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 17.4 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. Total scutes 30 to 32. Vertical striae of scales overlapping or sometimes continuous at center of scale, numerous small perforations on hind part of scale. Tips of caudal fin lobes black, by which it differs from S. brachysoma. From other deep-bodied species in the area which have overlapping or continuous scale striae it differs in having a dark spot at dorsal fin origin.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Taiwan sardinella is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 29°N - 17°N, 115°E - 123°E south to Hong Kong; now reported in the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Taiwan sardinella |
| 🌍CES | Sardinka tajvanská |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Taiwan-sardinel |
| 🌍EST | Taiwani sardinell |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 扁仔 · 扁鰮 · 沙丁魚 · 臭肉鰮 · 花蓮小沙丁 · 花蓮小沙丁魚 · 青鱗仔 · 鰮仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harengula hualiensis | Chu & Tsai | 1958 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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