Sandy Sprat (species: Hyperlophus vittatus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Hyperlophus vittatus
Sandy Sprat


©FAO: Sandy Sprat (Hyperlophus vittatus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Clupeiformes
Family Clupeidae
Genus Hyperlophus
Species Hyperlophus vittatus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 10 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 10 m to 13 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Sandy Sprat (Hyperlophus vittatus)

Distribution and habitat preferences

Schools in large numbers in shallow sandy areas of bays and estuaries (FishBase).

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