Where Does Fringe-scale Sardinella Live?

Fringe-scale Sardinella lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Fringe-scale Sardinella

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surface down to about 50 meters (164 feet).

Environment

Pelagic-neritic, forming large schools in coastal areas, estuaries, and sometimes entering brackish waters. Prefers turbid waters and areas with high plankton productivity.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to Indonesia, north to Japan, and south to northern Australia. Particularly abundant in the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Southeast Asian waters.

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