False Herring
Harengula clupeola
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 22.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery herring of coastal water, estuaries and lagoons, the false herring tolerates a wide swing in salinity and schools along sandy beaches. Its flesh carries an unpleasant odour, so people turn it into fishmeal rather than eat it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Harengula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277549.
FAQ
- How deep does the False Herring live?
- The False Herring (Harengula clupeola) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the False Herring dangerous to divers?
- The False Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the False Herring get?
- The False Herring grows to about 22.5 cm.