Kingdom Animalia Order Clupeiformes Subfamily Incertae sedis Scientific name Sprattus sprattus Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Clupeidae Genus Sprattus Higher classification Sprattus Found in Black Sea | |
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Similar Atlantic herring, Sprattus, Atlantic mackerel, Baltic herring, European anchovy | ||
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The European sprat, Sprattus sprattus, also known as bristling, brisling or skipper, is a small, herring-like, marine fish. Found in European waters, it has silver grey scales and white-grey flesh. Specific seas in which the species occurs include the Irish Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea and Sea of the Hebrides. The fish has about 12% fat in its flesh and is a source of many vitamins. When used for food it can be canned, salted, fried, grilled, baked, marinated, and so on.
Young sprats are commonly known as brisling. Canned sprats (usually smoked) are available in many north European countries, including the Baltic states, Scandinavia, Ireland, Germany, Poland and Russia. They are an important Latvian export. The majority of brisling sardines that are sold to the public are harvested off the coasts of Norway and Scotland.
