Usipa

Usipa (scientific name: Engraulicypris sardella) is a "small sardine-like fish that occurs in large shoals".^[1] Because of its small size, it is commonly dried. Usipa is mostly eaten in Malawi and Mozambique along with nsima ugali. Dried usipa is sold at most markets in Malawi.^[1] In Malawi, usipa is typically consumed with the bones in it due to their softness.^[2]

Usipa plays a significant role in the economic livelihood for many households at Lake Malawi that rely upon fishing for income. A great deal is not known about the species' biology.

References

^ ^a ^b Briggs, Phillip (2013). Malawi. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 45. ISBN 978-1841624747.
^ Russell, Aaron J. M. (contributor) (2008). Country Case Study: Development and Status of Freshwater Aquaculture in Malawi. WorldFish. p. 2026. ISBN 978-9832346647. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)

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[Briggs-1] Briggs, Phillip (2013). Malawi. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 45. ISBN 978-1841624747.

[Russell-2] Russell, Aaron J. M. (contributor) (2008). Country Case Study: Development and Status of Freshwater Aquaculture in Malawi. WorldFish. p. 2026. ISBN 978-9832346647. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)

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