Smalltoothed Pellonula
Pellonula leonensis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 12.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small herring of West African rivers, lakes and lagoons, it tolerates fresh through fairly salty water and forms enormous shoals. Growing to about 12 centimetres, it feeds on insects washed in from land along with small crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Pellonula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282186.
FAQ
- Is the Smalltoothed Pellonula dangerous to divers?
- The Smalltoothed Pellonula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smalltoothed Pellonula get?
- The Smalltoothed Pellonula grows to about 12.1 cm.