Castelnau's herring
Herklotsichthys castelnaui
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Overview
Castelnau's herring (Herklotsichthys castelnaui) is a euryhaline fish of the family Dorosomatidae, in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–50 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 0-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Freshwater & Saltwater
栖息水深
0-50m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| 科 | Dorosomatidae |
| 物种 | Herklotsichthys castelnaui |
常见问题
How big does Castelnau's herring get?
Castelnau's herring can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
What family does Castelnau's herring belong to?
Castelnau's herring (Herklotsichthys castelnaui) belongs to the family Dorosomatidae in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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