Fin's Fish Guide
The Dwarf herring (Jenkinsia stolifera) is a saltwater fish of the family Clupeidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The shortband herring is a small herring-like fish (Dussumieriidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species is very small and slender with a translucent, silvery body and a shiny silver side band. It lives inshore and forms large, dense schools that roam above reefs and in bays. It feeds on zooplankton that it filters from the water. It is an important prey fish for countless larger species. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dwarf herring?
The Dwarf herring has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Translucent body with a shiny silver lateral band; forms large dense shoals, an important prey fish.
Where does the Dwarf herring live?
The Dwarf herring lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic; coastal waters, reefs and bays.
How big does the Dwarf herring get?
The Dwarf herring grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Dwarf herring dangerous to humans?
No, the Dwarf herring is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Dwarf herring edible?
The Dwarf herring is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Jenkinsia
More from the family Clupeidae
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