Microthrissa

Updated on Dec 23, 2024

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Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Clupeidae		Phylum Chordata Order Clupeiformes Rank Genus

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

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