Australian freshwater herring

Potamalosa richmondia

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Max Length

32.0 cm

Family

Clupeidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	32.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

Water Type

Freshwater & Saltwater

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Taxonomy

Order	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family	Clupeidae (Herrings and sardines)
Species	Potamalosa richmondia

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Australian freshwater herring get?

Australian freshwater herring can grow up to 32.0 cm long.

Where is Australian freshwater herring found?

Estuaries

What family does Australian freshwater herring belong to?

Australian freshwater herring (Potamalosa richmondia) belongs to the family Clupeidae (Herrings and sardines) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).