Florida Round Herring
Jenkinsia stolifera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny schooling herring of inshore waters, the Florida round herring grows to only four or five centimetres and feeds on plankton. It gathers in tight schools close to the coast, often near reefs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Spratelloididae › Jenkinsia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281201.
FAQ
- How deep does the Florida Round Herring live?
- The Florida Round Herring (Jenkinsia stolifera) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Florida Round Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Florida Round Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Florida Round Herring get?
- The Florida Round Herring grows to about 4 cm.