Reunion Herring
Herklotsichthys spilura
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small schooling herring of coastal waters, this species reaches only about nine centimetres and is taken with simple artisanal gear. Like other round herrings it filters plankton as it moves through inshore shallows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Herklotsichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212265.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reunion Herring live?
- The Reunion Herring (Herklotsichthys spilura) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Reunion Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Reunion Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reunion Herring get?
- The Reunion Herring grows to about 8.5 cm.