Herring And Sardine Species Stock Video Footage
The species of Clupea belong to the larger family Clupeidae (herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens), which comprises some 200 species that share similar features. These silvery-coloured fish have a single dorsal fin, which is soft, without spines. They have no lateral line and have a protruding lower jaw. Their size varies between subspecies: the Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras) is small, 14 to 18 cm; the proper Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus harengus) can grow to about 46 cm (18 in) and weigh up 700 g (1.5 lb); and Pacific herring grow to about 38 cm Learn more about Herring And Sardine
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Herring And Sardine Species Videos
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Menhaden(117 videos) | Brevoortia tyrannus | — |
| Common Hardyhead(20 videos) | Atherinomorus vaigiensis | — |
| False Pilchard(1 videos) | Harengula clupeola | — |
| Flatiron Herring(283 videos) | Harengula thrissina | Least concern |
| Hardyhead Silverside(6 videos) | Atherinomorus lacunosus | — |
| Largespotted Herring(4 videos) | Herklotsichthys koningsbergeri | — |