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Atlantic Herring vs European sprat

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Atlantic Herring

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

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vs
European sprat

European sprat

Sprattus sprattus

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Size

Atlantic Herring

Atlantic Herring

0.45 m

Human

1.75 m

European sprat

European sprat

0.16 m

Atlantic HerringEuropean sprat
Weight50–400 g2–15 g
Length20–45 cm8–16 cm
Top Speed8 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan5–25 yrs3–6 yrs
Incubation6 days–
Offspring20000–200000 6000–14000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsNordics, EuropeNordics, Europe
FamilyClupeidaeClupeidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes