Fin's Fish Guide
The Sharptooth round herring (Spratellomorpha bianalis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Clupeidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Sharptooth round herring is a small herring relative (Clupeidae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, streamlined, bright-silvery body with a bluish back and large, easily shed scales. As a social schooling fish it forms shimmering swarms in open water and filters zooplankton with its gill rakers. It is important food for larger fish and seabirds. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sharptooth round herring?
The Sharptooth round herring has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Sharptooth round herring live?
The Sharptooth round herring lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water. Africa: Madagascar
How big does the Sharptooth round herring get?
The Sharptooth round herring grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Sharptooth round herring dangerous to humans?
No, the Sharptooth round herring is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Sharptooth round herring edible?
The Sharptooth round herring is rarely eaten.
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