Australian freshwater herring
Potamalosa richmondia
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32,0 cm
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Overview
Australian freshwater herring (Potamalosa richmondia) is a euryhaline fish of the family Clupeidae (Herrings and sardines), in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 32 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 32,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Su Tipi
Freshwater & Saltwater
Taxonomy
| Takım | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Familya | Clupeidae (Herrings and sardines) |
| Türler | Potamalosa richmondia |
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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 Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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