Goto's Herring

Herklotsichthys gotoi

Goto's Herring

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.