AnAge entry for Sprattus sprattus

Classification (HAGRID: 03850)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Teleostei
            Order: Clupeiformes
                Family: Clupeidae
                    Genus: Sprattus
Species
Sprattus sprattus
Common name
European sprat
Synonyms
Clupea sprattus, Sprattus sprattus phalericus, Sprattus sprattus phalerica

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
6 years (wild)
Source
ref. 454
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

In the wild, some of these animals may live over 6 years [0585]. Their maximum longevity may be underestimated.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
730 days
Male sexual maturity
730 days
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 161789
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 196075
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