Sprat

Saltwater
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Irish Name:
Sprat
Scientific Name:
Sprattus sprattus

Description

Small shoaling fish, important baitfish. Max ~16cm.

Identification

Silvery with keeled belly scales. Single dorsal fin. Forked tail. Smaller than herring.

Species Information
  • Category Sea
  • Habitat Saltwater
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