The Graceful herring (Lile gracilis) is a saltwater fish of the family Clupeidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The graceful herring is a small herring relative (Clupeidae) from shallow coastal and estuarine water of the eastern Pacific, off Central America. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, bright-silvery body with a keeled belly and large eyes. As an open-water schooling fish it swims in dense groups near the coast and filters small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Graceful herring?
The Graceful herring has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Graceful herring live?
The Graceful herring lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Graceful herring get?
The Graceful herring grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Graceful herring dangerous to humans?
No, the Graceful herring is harmless to humans.
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