Observations in the Order: Clupeiformes

Gilchristella aestuaria

Gilchristella aestuaria
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
Location: Gericke's Point
Observed on: 25th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th February 2012
Initial ID: Estuarine roundherring (Gilchristella aestuaria)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Stranded sardine

sardine
By: Caroline Voget
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Meadowridge Common
Caroline Voget's reputation in Fish
Location: Hout Bay Beach
Observed on: 30th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 30th November 2011
Likely ID: Sardine (Sardinops sagax)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 9
Description: The "sardine run" show was on in Hout Bay this morning with thousands of gulls, cormorants, terns, seals and dolphins all partaking extraordinarily. This sardine was washed up briefly before being snapped up by a tern.

Fish trapped in rock pool

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By: Jeff
Location: Olifantsbos, Cape Point
Observed on: 5th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 5th September 2011
Likely ID: sardine or pilchard (Sardinops sagax)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1
Description: About 20cm long.

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