The Redear herring is a small pelagic fish found in coastal and estuarine waters, typically inhabiting schools near the surface. It generally reaches 6–8 inches in length and weighs up to about 0.5 pounds. The species has a slender, silvery body with a reddish tinge near the operculum and displays coordinated, fast-swimming behavior in large groups. This summary was AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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