Sprattus novaehollandiae (Valenciennes, 1847)
Australian sprat
Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),
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- Overview
- Description
- Ecology and Distribution
- Relevance
- References and More Information
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Overview
Biology
Source and Additional Information
A schooling species found in coastal waters (in deep bays, Ref. 9563), appearing off Tasmanian shores in large schools (especially in August-November) and often entering estuaries (e.g. of Tamar and Derwent Rivers; said to ascend the former as far as Launceston in March). More data needed.
