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Goldstripe sardinella vs Pilchard

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

Goldstripe sardinella

Goldstripe sardinella

Sardinella gibbosa

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Pilchard

Pilchard

Sardina pilchardus

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Size

Goldstripe sardinella

Goldstripe sardinella

0.23 m

Human

1.75 m

Pilchard

Pilchard

0.25 m

Goldstripe sardinellaPilchard
Weight15–45 g30–200 g
Length10–23 cm15–25 cm
Top Speed25 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs10–15 yrs
Offspring15000–60000 50000–60000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatOcean, Coast, ReefOcean, Coast
RegionsAfrica, Asia, OceaniaEurope, Africa
FamilyClupeidaeClupeidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes