Pacific Flatiron Herring
Harengula thrissina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 18.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small herring of coastal and estuarine waters that packs into dense schools along shores where salinity dips below the open sea. It feeds on planktonic crustaceans and is widely netted for bait.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Harengula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277552.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Flatiron Herring live?
- The Pacific Flatiron Herring (Harengula thrissina) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Pacific Flatiron Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Flatiron Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Flatiron Herring get?
- The Pacific Flatiron Herring grows to about 18.4 cm.