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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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