European pilchard

The sardine, or Sardina pilchardus, is a small fish found in the northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea. These fish live in schools and thrive in waters 10 to 100 meters deep. Sardines are known for their plankton-based diet and their role in marine ecosystems.

• Sardines grow up to 27.5 centimeters long.
• Each female lays between 50,000 and 60,000 eggs.
• They primarily feed on planktonic crustaceans.