European pilchard, Pilchard

Sardina pilchardus (Walbaum, 1792)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

European pilchard, Pilchard is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Unknown. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameSardina pilchardus
Common nameEuropean pilchard, Pilchard
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendUnknown
Class—
OrderClupeiformes
FamilyClupeidae
GenusSardina
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