Latest News About Sardinella aurita

Updated 2026-06-18 02:09

round sardinella appeared at off north-west Africa, a subcylindrical pelagic fish with rounded belly, featuring 8 pelvic-fin rays and frontoparietal stripes on the head. Its length ranges from 23-28 cm, approaches 30 cm. hind gill-cover spot is distinctive. Found commonly in the central East Atlantic, often caught alongside related sardine species. Careful identification is needed in mixed catches.

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Round sardinella - Conxemar

It exhibits a typically sub-cylindrical morphology, although occasionally it may display slight compression. Its belly is fairly rounded, with visible scales. The...Read More...

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