Caspian Tyulka
Clupeonella caspia
- Group: Other
- Max size: 14.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery herring of the Caspian Sea, the tyulka grows to only about fifteen centimetres and forms part of the open water plankton feeding crowd, taking small crustaceans. It moves toward river mouths to spawn, and its huge numbers make it a staple food for the sea's larger predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Ehiravidae › Clupeonella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 300536.
FAQ
- Is the Caspian Tyulka dangerous to divers?
- The Caspian Tyulka is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Caspian Tyulka get?
- The Caspian Tyulka grows to about 14.9 cm.