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sprat [spræt] N ZOOL

sprat

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sprat

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Many studies that analyze the stomach contents of these fish indicate that cod is the top predator, preying on the herring and sprat. en.wikipedia.org

Like most forage fishes, sprats are highly active small oily fish. en.wikipedia.org

Sprat are highly selective in their diet and eat only zooplankton, while herrings are more eclectic, adjusting their diet as they grow in size. en.wikipedia.org

Although cod feed primarily on adult sprat, sprat tend to prey on the cod eggs and larvae. en.wikipedia.org

Average fat content is greater in sprat than in herring. en.wikipedia.org

They feed mostly on small pelagic schooling fish, particularly herring, capelin, and sprat. en.wikipedia.org

Fishing for sprats could be a relatively worthless business. en.wikipedia.org

Canned sardines in supermarkets may actually be sprat (such as the brisling sardine) or round herrings. en.wikipedia.org

However, when hunting sprat, porpoise may stay closer to the surface. en.wikipedia.org

Young sprats are commonly known as brisling. en.wikipedia.org

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