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Atlantic herring

Clupea harengus

Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus)Common

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Fishcarnivore

The sild, also known as Atlantic herring, is a silvery fish that thrives in the northern Atlantic Ocean. These fish gather in enormous schools, making them one of the most plentiful fish species around. They play a key role in the ocean's food chain, both as hunters of tiny prey and meals for larger marine animals.

  • Grows up to 45 cm long and can weigh 1.1 kg.
  • Forms massive schools that move together through the ocean.
  • Eats small creatures like copepods, krill, and tiny fish.
OceanArcticEuropeNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Clupea harengus
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Arctic, Europe, North America
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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