Dove's Longfin Herring
Opisthopterus dovii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender silvery herring of coastal waters, the Dove's longfin herring sometimes pushes into brackish river mouths. It grows to around 23 centimetres and feeds mainly on smaller fishes rather than the plankton most herrings take.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Pristigasteridae › Opisthopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281919.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dove's Longfin Herring live?
- The Dove's Longfin Herring (Opisthopterus dovii) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Dove's Longfin Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Dove's Longfin Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dove's Longfin Herring get?
- The Dove's Longfin Herring grows to about 23 cm.