Pacific Ilisha
Ilisha fuerthii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A thin, deep bellied fish of coastal waters, the Pacific ilisha moves into estuaries, perhaps to spawn, and feeds on planktonic crustaceans, with the larger fish taking shrimp. It grows to about thirty three centimetres, though its flesh is of low quality.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Pristigasteridae › Ilisha
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281162.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Ilisha live?
- The Pacific Ilisha (Ilisha fuerthii) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Pacific Ilisha dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Ilisha is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Ilisha get?
- The Pacific Ilisha grows to about 33 cm.