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FishverifiedLeast Concern
Clupea harengus
Linnaeus, 1758
Atlantic Herring
Also known as: Haring, Hafsíld, Herring, Baltic Herring, Bank Herring, Bismark Herring, Bloater
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About
Habitat
Benthopelagic
Depth
0–364 m
Max size
45 cm
Max weight
1.05 kg
Diet
Selective plankton feeding
Lifespan
25 yrs
Taxonomy
Class
Teleostei
Order
Clupeiformes
Family
Clupeidae
Where to find it
Other species in Clupeidae
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