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European sprat vs Orangespot sardine

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

European sprat

European sprat

Sprattus sprattus

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Orangespot sardine

Orangespot sardine

Sardinella brasiliensis

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Size

European sprat

European sprat

0.16 m

Human

1.75 m

Orangespot sardine

Orangespot sardine

0.24 m

European spratOrangespot sardine
Weight2–15 g15–45 g
Length8–16 cm12–24 cm
Top Speed15 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan3–6 yrs2–4 yrs
Offspring6000–14000 20000–80000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsNordics, EuropeSouth America
FamilyClupeidaeClupeidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes