Age, growth and management of Amblygaster sirm (Walbaus, 1792) from the Red Sea, Egypt

The fishery of the spotted sardinella, Amblygaster sirm (Walbaus, 1792) has been most important catch in Egyptian waters. age and growth A. were updated for Red Sea, waters, addition to an evaluation captures over last 12 years (2006–2018). To specify age, more than one reader was determined present study. As a result, recorded life history ranged from 0 3 old. parameters investigated with various models (von Bertallanfy, Gompertz, Richard logistic). growth-length relationship (L?) rate (K) estimated 274 mm 0.35 year-1 respectively. importance study lies being biological data provider respect sardine species hence decision take action management such could be elaborated.