Least Concern

Herring (Atlantic)

Clupea harengus

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About

Atlantic herring are small, schooling fish that form massive aggregations in the North Atlantic. They are an important food source for many marine predators and have been commercially fished for centuries. Herring are known for their silvery appearance and streamlined bodies.

Habitat

North Atlantic Ocean

Diet

Carnivorous - plankton and small fish

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Fun Facts

Herring form schools that can contain billions of individuals.
They communicate using a series of underwater sounds.
Herring are an important food source for many marine predators including whales, seabirds, and larger fish.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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