Scaled Sardine and Similar Species
Harengula jaguana
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Atlantic Thread Herring
Opisthonema oglinum
Key differences: Possesses a long, filamentous last dorsal fin ray, which is absent in Harengula jaguana. Also, the body is generally deeper.
Redear Sardine
Harengula humeralis
Key differences: Often has a reddish spot behind the operculum and a more pronounced dark spot on the shoulder. The scales are generally more adherent.
Spanish Sardine
Sardinella aurita
Key differences: Generally larger, with a more rounded body cross-section and a less pronounced ventral keel. The scales are smaller and more adherent.
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