Prey species include anchovies (Engraulidae), sardines and pilchards (Clupeidae), and mullets (Mugilidae). From Wordnik.com. [Galapagos penguin] Reference
Both are members of the complex herring family Clupeidae, which includes more than 300 different species, including anchovies, shad, and herring. From Wordnik.com. [Do sardines exist?] Reference
Variation in abundance of Norwegian spring-spawning herring (Clupea harengus, Clupeidae) throughout the 20th century and the influence of climatic fluctuations. From Wordnik.com. [Past variability in Arctic marine systems] Reference
There are many species of Clupeidae, with varying sizes and tastes, from the Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus, to the pilchard much loved in England, and often served in tomato sauce, to the tiny sprat, best smoked and eaten bones and all. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-11-01] Reference
About 30 species within the arctic regions belonging to the families Petromyzontidae, Acipenseridae, Anguillidae, Clupeidae, Osmeridae, Salmonidae, and Gasterosteidae exhibit diadromous behavior (i.e., spend part of their lives in the marine environment and migrate to freshwater to spawn, or the converse). From Wordnik.com. [Effects of climate change on arctic anadromous fish] Reference
Pelagic families and species associated with them include Clupeidae (Ethmalosafimbriata, Pellonulaleonensis, Ilishaafricana, Sardinella maderensis), Belonnidae (Ablennes hians, Strongulura senegalensis), Megalopidae (Tarpon atlanticus), Hemiramphidae (Hyporhamphuspicarti), Elopidae (Elops lacerta, E. senegalensis), and Albulidae (Albula vulpes). From Wordnik.com. [Central African mangroves] Reference
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