American Coastal Pellona

Pellona harroweri

American Coastal Pellona

A small silvery herring of inshore beaches and muddy bottoms, it schools down to around thirty six metres and pushes into estuaries. Compressed and deep bodied, it grows to only about eighteen centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Pristigasteridae › Pellona

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277287.

FAQ

How deep does the American Coastal Pellona live?
The American Coastal Pellona (Pellona harroweri) is typically found at 5–36 m.
Is the American Coastal Pellona dangerous to divers?
The American Coastal Pellona is harmless to divers.
How big does the American Coastal Pellona get?
The American Coastal Pellona grows to about 18 cm.