Lewis' Round Herring
Spratelloides lewisi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery herring barely the length of a finger, it forms fast moving schools in coastal water and near reefs, sometimes massing at the surface. Fishers scoop it up as live bait for tuna.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Spratelloididae › Spratelloides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272278.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lewis' Round Herring live?
- The Lewis' Round Herring (Spratelloides lewisi) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Lewis' Round Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Lewis' Round Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lewis' Round Herring get?
- The Lewis' Round Herring grows to about 6 cm.