West African Ilisha
Ilisha africana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A herring like fish of West African coasts, it shoals along beaches and just offshore, into lagoons and estuaries and almost into fresh water. It feeds on small planktonic fish and crustaceans and rarely drops below thirty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Pristigasteridae › Ilisha
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281158.
FAQ
- How deep does the West African Ilisha live?
- The West African Ilisha (Ilisha africana) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- Is the West African Ilisha dangerous to divers?
- The West African Ilisha is harmless to divers.
- How big does the West African Ilisha get?
- The West African Ilisha grows to about 30 cm.