Freshwater sardinella
📖 Overview
Inhabits lakes. This is the only species of Sardinella that is apparently found only, or even mainly, in freshwater. Presumably schooling. Also caught using ring nets . Mainly caught by gill net, beach seine, ring net and motorized push net. Eaten fresh or dried . Is threatened by overfishing .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21; Vertebrae: 39 - 42. Total scutes 28 to 30. gill rakers slender, long and numerous .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Freshwater sardinella is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Freshwater sardinella is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 18°N - 14°N South China Sea, and was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions in the 18th century (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bombon Sardine · freshwater sardine · freshwater sardinella |
| 🌍CES | sardinka filipínská |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пресноводная филиппинская сардинелла |
| 🌍TGL | tawilis |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harengula tawilis | Herre | 1927 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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