Blue Sprat
Spratelloides robustus
Dwarf Round Herring
Jenkinsia lamprotaenia
- Found in
- 1 region
How to recognise it
- Colours
- browngreysilvergreen
- Family
- Spratelloididae
The dwarf round herring (Jenkinsia lamprotaenia) is a marine species of fish in the family Spratelloididae. It is found in the western-central Atlantic Ocean from Bermuda and the Gulf of Mexico south to Tobago. The species is both edible and used as live bait.
Description
The dwarf round herring can grow to a recorded maximum length of 7.5 cm (2.9 inches). They live in inshore area of 0 - 50 m depth under water in schools. The fish is greyish-green by colour and feeds on zooplankton.
Similar species
Questions
Is Dwarf Round Herring dangerous?
Dwarf Round Herring has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Dwarf Round Herring?
Bermuda
