Banded Ilisha
Ilisha striatula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A deep bodied herring relative of coastal waters, the banded ilisha probably slips into estuaries as well and is often netted alongside its close kin. Science still lists it as data deficient, so basic facts about its life remain unsettled.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Pristigasteridae › Ilisha
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281171.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Ilisha live?
- The Banded Ilisha (Ilisha striatula) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Banded Ilisha dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Ilisha is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Ilisha get?
- The Banded Ilisha grows to about 18 cm.