The Australian freshwater herring (Potamalosa richmondia) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Clupeidae that grows up to 32 cm.
Description
The Australian freshwater herring is a herring relative (Clupeidae) from coastal rivers of eastern Australia. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, bright-silvery body with a keeled belly and large, easily shed scales. As a social schooling fish it moves between fresh and brackish water and filters zooplankton and small insects from the water. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Australian freshwater herring?
The Australian freshwater herring has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Australian freshwater herring live?
The Australian freshwater herring lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Australian freshwater herring get?
The Australian freshwater herring grows to a maximum of about 32 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Australian freshwater herring dangerous to humans?
No, the Australian freshwater herring is harmless to humans.
Is the Australian freshwater herring edible?
The Australian freshwater herring is rarely eaten.
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