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Atlantic Herring vs Pilchard

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

Atlantic Herring

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

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vs
Pilchard

Pilchard

Sardina pilchardus

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Size

Atlantic Herring

Atlantic Herring

0.45 m

Human

1.75 m

Pilchard

Pilchard

0.25 m

Atlantic HerringPilchard
Weight50–400 g30–200 g
Length20–45 cm15–25 cm
Top Speed8 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan5–25 yrs10–15 yrs
Incubation6 days–
Offspring20000–200000 50000–60000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsNordics, EuropeEurope, Africa
FamilyClupeidaeClupeidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes