SardinesSpecies
Round sardinella
Sardinella aurita ✓ true sardine
The round sardinella is a warm-water sardine of the Atlantic and Mediterranean and a genuine member of the Clupeidae, though distinct from the European pilchard.
| Family | Clupeidae |
|---|---|
| Also called | Gilt sardine, Spanish sardine, Alaccia |
| Seas / areas | Eastern Central Atlantic (FAO 34); Mediterranean and Black Sea (FAO 37) |
About the fish
- Widely distributed in warm and temperate waters on both sides of the Atlantic and throughout the Mediterranean.
- A pelagic schooling species commonly around 25 cm and reaching roughly 30-40 cm in length.
- A true sardine of the genus Sardinella, but in the EU it must be sold under a qualifying name rather than the unqualified term 'sardines'.
- An important target of small pelagic fisheries off northwest Africa and in the Mediterranean.
Brands using Round sardinella in this directory
Marzamemi (Syracuse) · Italy · Strong inference
Venezuela · Regional default
Cumaná · Venezuela · Strong inference
Venezuela · Regional default