Goto's Herring
Herklotsichthys gotoi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small herring schools in coastal waters and pushes into estuaries, sometimes working a little way up rivers. It grows to about 9 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Herklotsichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272264.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goto's Herring live?
- The Goto's Herring (Herklotsichthys gotoi) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Goto's Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Goto's Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goto's Herring get?
- The Goto's Herring grows to about 9 cm.