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Microthrissa

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Actinopterygii

Family
  
Clupeidae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Clupeiformes

Rank
  
Genus

Microthrissa

Similar
  
Odaxothrissa, Pellonula, Rhinosardinia, Gonialosa, Anodontostoma


Microthrissa is a genus of sprats in the herring family, Clupeidae, which is endemic to Africa. There are five recognized species in the genus.

Species

  • Microthrissa congica (Regan, 1917) (Bigscale pellonuline)
  • Microthrissa minuta Poll, 1974 (Dungu sprat)
  • Microthrissa moeruensis (Poll, 1948) (Lake Mweru sprat)
  • Microthrissa royauxi Boulenger, 1902 (Royal sprat)
  • Microthrissa whiteheadi Gourène & Teugels, 1988

    • References

    Microthrissa Wikipedia
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