SardinesSpecies
Brazilian sardinella
Sardinella brasiliensis ✓ true sardine
The Brazilian sardinella is the dominant sardine-type fish of the Southwest Atlantic and the species behind Brazil's canned-sardine industry. A true sardine-type sardinella of the family Clupeidae, it is the regional default packed by Brazilian brands such as Gomes da Costa and Coqueiro.
| Family | Clupeidae |
|---|---|
| Also called | Brazilian sardinella |
| Seas / areas | Southwest Atlantic |
About the fish
- Regional default species for Brazil's canned-sardine sector; individual brand labels were not captured in this research pass.
Brands using Brazilian sardinella in this directory
São Gonçalo · Brazil · Regional default
Itajaí · Brazil · Regional default