Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

European sprat vs Pilchard

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

European sprat

European sprat

Sprattus sprattus

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Pilchard

Pilchard

Sardina pilchardus

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Size

European sprat

European sprat

0.16 m

Human

1.75 m

Pilchard

Pilchard

0.25 m

European spratPilchard
Weight2–15 g30–200 g
Length8–16 cm15–25 cm
Top Speed15 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan3–6 yrs10–15 yrs
Offspring6000–14000 50000–60000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsNordics, EuropeEurope, Africa
FamilyClupeidaeClupeidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes