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Dorosomatidae

Marquesan Sardinella

Sardinella marquesensis

  • Tropical
  • Island endemic
  • Island endemic species
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

The Marquesan sardinella (Sardinella marquesensis) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Sardinella endemic to the Marquesas Islands.

Maximum length
16 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: endemic to the Marquesas Islands. Introduced into Hawaiian waters.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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