Sardine
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Description
The Sardine, or European Pilchard, is a small, silvery schooling marine fish found in temperate waters. They are filter feeders, primarily consuming plankton, and are of significant commercial importance globally. Due to their schooling nature, large adult size, and specific temperate marine requirements, they are considered an expert-level species requiring immense, specialized aquariums.
