Pilchard
Sardinops Sagax
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Sardinops Sagax
Other names
Australian Sardine, Australian Pilchard, Bloater, Blue Bait, Blue Pilchard, Mulie, Picton Herring, Sardine, Smig
Size
Up to 30 cm (11.8 in)
Weight
Up to .40 kg (.88 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, inshore areas to the edge of the continental shelf (offshore)
Depth Range
