The red-eye round herring is a small, slender fish found in coastal waters. It typically measures 6-8 inches long and weighs around 0.2 pounds. Recognizable by its distinctive red eyes and silvery body, it feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. This schooling species prefers warm, shallow waters and exhibits a fast, agile swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Red-eye round herring
North Atlantic (Argyll & Bute coastal waters)
6 in · 2 oz


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