Microthrissa
Microthrissa royauxi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Clupeiformes
Family: Dorosomatidae
Genus: Microthrissa
Boulenger, 1902

Microthrissa is a genus of sprats in the herring family, Dorosomatidae, 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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