Common name : Atlantic herring, Bismark herring, Cleanplate herring, Golden cure
Scientific name : Clupea harengus
Family : Clupeidae
Native to : North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans
Interesting fact : Herrings are a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D for humans.
Conservation status : Least Concern
The herring is a group of 200 different species popular as food. It is silver-coloured with a single, soft dorsal fin and a protruding lower jaw. They can grow up to 46 cm long and weigh up to 700 gram. They live in large schools and feed on copepods, arrow worms, amphipods and krill. Their lifespan is 12-16 years.
