Striped Herring
Lile stolifera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 15.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A coastal herring that forms dense schools along beaches, lagoons and estuaries, it tolerates brackish and even fresh water. It filters plankton, especially small crustaceans and fish larvae, and is processed into oil and fishmeal.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Lile
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281353.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Herring live?
- The Striped Herring (Lile stolifera) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Striped Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Herring get?
- The Striped Herring grows to about 15.9 cm.