Spotback Herring
Herklotsichthys punctatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 11.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The spotback herring schools in coastal shallows down to around 50 metres. Caught in quantity, it is sold fresh, dried and salted, or ground and rolled into fish balls.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Herklotsichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126420.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotback Herring live?
- The Spotback Herring (Herklotsichthys punctatus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Spotback Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Spotback Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotback Herring get?
- The Spotback Herring grows to about 11.7 cm.