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Redear Sardine vs Scaled Sardine

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

Redear Sardine

Redear Sardine

Harengula humeralis

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Scaled Sardine

Scaled Sardine

Harengula jaguana

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Size

Redear Sardine

Redear Sardine

0.18 m

Human

1.75 m

Scaled Sardine

Scaled Sardine

0.15 m

Redear SardineScaled Sardine
Weight15–45 g15–35 g
Length8–18 cm8–15 cm
Top Speed8 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs2–4 yrs
Offspring5000–40000 5000–20000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantResident
HabitatOcean, Coast, ReefOcean, Coast, Reef, Mangrove
RegionsNorth America, South AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyClupeidaeClupeidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes