Coromandel Ilisha
Ilisha filigera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The Coromandel ilisha is a compressed, herring like fish of coastal waters that apparently moves into estuaries. It grows to about 22 centimetres, and so little is firmly known of it that scientists still flag the need for better records.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Pristigasteridae › Ilisha
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281161.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coromandel Ilisha live?
- The Coromandel Ilisha (Ilisha filigera) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Coromandel Ilisha dangerous to divers?
- The Coromandel Ilisha is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coromandel Ilisha get?
- The Coromandel Ilisha grows to about 22 cm.