The Blacksaddle herring is a small, slender fish typically reaching 6 inches and weighing up to 0.5 pounds. It features a distinctive dark saddle mark near its dorsal fin. Preferring coastal waters, it thrives in tropical and subtropical regions. This species primarily feeds on plankton and displays schooling behavior, often forming large, synchronized groups for protection. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Blacksaddle herring
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