Araucanian Herring
Strangomera bentincki
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–70 m
- Max size: 28.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small herring of cool coastal waters off Chile, the Araucanian herring schools at or near the surface and filters diatoms and other plankton through its gills. It spawns from June through November once it reaches about 10 centimetres, and most of the catch goes to fishmeal.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Clupeidae › Strangomera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282909.
FAQ
- How deep does the Araucanian Herring live?
- The Araucanian Herring (Strangomera bentincki) is typically found at 0–70 m.
- Is the Araucanian Herring dangerous to divers?
- The Araucanian Herring is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Araucanian Herring get?
- The Araucanian Herring grows to about 28.4 cm.