Maray
NameMaray
Scientific NameSardinella aurita
Common NamesRound Sardinella, Spanish Sardine, Gilt Sardine, Maray
FamilyClupeidae
OriginAtlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Indo-Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-79
pH Range8.0-8.4
Description
The Maray, scientifically known as Sardinella aurita, is a slender, silvery, schooling pelagic fish found in warm temperate and tropical marine waters globally. It possesses a large eye and a deeply forked caudal fin, feeding primarily on plankton. These fish are not suitable for typical home aquariums due to their need for vast open swimming spaces and schooling behavior.
