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Spanish Sardine

Sardinella aurita
Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regions
Florida
Protected status
None
Also known as
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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC
Size
Up to 10 inches
Similar species
Scaled sardine, H. jaguana Size: Up to 10 inches
Appearance
  • Slender body
  • Bluish-gray back, sometimes greenish
  • Sides are silvery or brassy in color
Habitat
Coastal waters
Behavior
An abundant fish that forms schools.
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