Round Sardinella and Similar Species
Sardinella aurita
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European Pilchard
Sardina pilchardus
Key differences: Sardina pilchardus is generally more compressed laterally, has fewer gill rakers (50-80), and often exhibits faint dark spots along the flanks, which are absent in Sardinella aurita. The golden stripe is also less pronounced or absent in S. pilchardus.
Madeiran Sardinella
Sardinella maderensis
Key differences: Sardinella maderensis has a more compressed body, a more pointed snout, and typically has fewer gill rakers (50-70) than S. aurita. The golden stripe is also less distinct or absent, and it often has a small black spot at the origin of the dorsal fin.
Scaled Sardine
Harengula jaguana
Key differences: Harengula jaguana has a more compressed body, a more rounded belly with stronger scutes, and a distinct dark spot behind the gill cover. Its scales are also more firmly attached than those of Sardinella aurita.
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