Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Orangespot sardine vs Redear Sardine

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

Orangespot sardine

Orangespot sardine

Sardinella brasiliensis

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vs
Redear Sardine

Redear Sardine

Harengula humeralis

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Size

Orangespot sardine

Orangespot sardine

0.24 m

Human

1.75 m

Redear Sardine

Redear Sardine

0.18 m

Orangespot sardineRedear Sardine
Weight15–45 g15–45 g
Length12–24 cm8–18 cm
Top Speed15 km/h8 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs2–4 yrs
Offspring20000–80000 5000–40000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast, Reef
RegionsSouth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyClupeidaeClupeidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes