The scaled herring is a small, silver fish commonly found in coastal waters and estuaries. It typically grows to 6-8 inches and weighs around 0.5 pounds. This species feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, the scaled herring plays a crucial role in the marine 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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