846 observationsLeast Concern
Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Clupeiformes ›Family: Clupeidae ›Genus: Clupea
About
Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) is a herring in the family Clupeidae. It is one of the most abundant fish species in the world. Atlantic herrings can be found on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, congregating in large schools. They can grow up to 45 centimetres (18Â in) in length and weigh up to 1.1 kilograms (2.4Â lb). They feed on copepods, krill and small fish, while their natural predators are seals, whales, cod and other larger fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Atlantic Herring is Clupea harengus.
- Atlantic Herring belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Atlantic Herring belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Atlantic Herring belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Atlantic Herring belongs to the order Clupeiformes.
- Atlantic Herring belongs to the family Clupeidae.
- Atlantic Herring belongs to the genus Clupea.