Fishing for Perth herring

Nematalosa vlaminghi

The Perth herring is a small, silvery fish typically measuring 6-8 inches and weighing up to 0.5 pounds. It inhabits coastal rivers and estuaries in Western Australia. This species feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, the Perth herring plays a crucial role in the aquatic food web as prey for larger predators. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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