They are found in the Southern regions of Australian such as lower Victoria and Tasmania were there are colder climates.

On average, Australian Sprat grown up to 14 cm and live in the range of 0–50 meters deep in the ocean.

[4] Other names for the Australian Sprat include Clupea Bassensis and Meletta Novaehollandiae.

[5] In terms of appearance, Australian Sprats resemble herrings with their elongated body and silver colouration.

The Australian Sprat has a relatively shallow body giving it an elongated and compressed look with a narrow caudal peduncle.

Along its anterior and posterior edges of the eye, it has strips of transparent adipose tissue.

Finally, Australian Sprat have a slightly projecting lower jaw with miniature or no teeth.

Estuaries are considered one of the most productive ecosystems in the world being a reason why Australian Sprat are found in this location.

[9] On the other hand, an abundant level of Australian Sprat are found in bays during the season of August to November.

[10] Specifically, during the day, sprats will move into deeper water and migrate to shallow regions to source food.

Although less common, Australian Sprat have been spotted as far as the Spencer Gulf in South Australia as well as in New Zealand Waters.

However, more research as well as consistent monitoring is required to ensure this risk evaluation is correct.

[11] It is important to note that the International Union for Conservation of Nature cannot identify whether the population is increasing or decreasing.

They are the known prey of little penguins (Eudyptula minor) as well the Australian Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius).

[13] Overall, the sprat can be eaten either fresh, fry, broil, grill, bake, smoke or salted.

Omega-3 is considered an essential fatty acid for a healthy diet and has many added health benefits.

It also helps the cardiovascular system, whilst lowering blood pressure and triglyceride levels.

The Australian Sprat is low in the food chain compared to larger animals which means that they don't accumulate much mercury through their diet.

Some of the long terms threats to reproduction include climate change, over-fishing and pollution.