Atlantic thread herring
Opisthonema oglinum
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Atlantic thread herring (Opisthonema oglinum) is a marine fish of the family Dorosomatidae, in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 38 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.4 kg. Its recorded depth range is 1–50 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 38,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,38 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Famille | Dorosomatidae |
| Espèces | Opisthonema oglinum |
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