Atlantic Thread Herring
Opisthonema oglinum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Atlantic thread herring schools in harbours and shallow coastal water, named for the long trailing ray on its dorsal fin. It mostly filters copepods from the water but also takes small fish, crabs and shrimp, and some carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Opisthonema
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158695.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Thread Herring live?
- The Atlantic Thread Herring (Opisthonema oglinum) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Atlantic Thread Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Thread Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Thread Herring get?
- The Atlantic Thread Herring grows to about 38 cm.