The slender rainbow sardine is a small, streamlined fish known for its iridescent scales. Typically measuring 6-8 inches and weighing up to 0.5 pounds, it inhabits coastal waters and estuaries. It feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. This sardine forms large schools, displaying synchronized swimming behavior, which helps deter predators and aids in foraging. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Slender rainbow sardine
Laid-Up Vessels Anchorage
7 in · 3 oz
Slender rainbow sardine
Laid-Up Vessels Anchorage
7 in · 3 oz
Slender rainbow sardine
Laid-Up Vessels Anchorage
length · weight
Slender rainbow sardine
length · weight
Slender rainbow sardine
Laid-Up Vessels Anchorage
length · weight
Slender rainbow sardine
Laid-Up Vessels Anchorage
length · weight
Slender rainbow sardine
Laid-Up Vessels Anchorage
length · weight


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