Where Does Indian Oil Sardine Live?
Sardinella longiceps
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Where to find Indian Oil Sardine
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in coastal waters, from the surface down to about 200 meters, but most commonly in the upper 50 meters.
- Environment
- Pelagic, schooling fish found in neritic zones, often associated with upwelling areas rich in plankton. Prefers warm tropical and subtropical waters.
- Geographic range
- Primarily found in the Indo-Pacific region, with its main distribution along the coasts of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and extending to parts of Southeast Asia.
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