Description

Also known as Blueline Herring, Fourspot Herring, Fourspot Sardine, Goldspot Herring, Goldspot Sardine, Murray Island Sardine, Oily Herring, Small-spotted Herring, Spotback Herring, Spotted Herring.

Found in large schools, in shallow water, over coastal bays, lagoons, and mangroves, moving to deeper waters at night.
They feed nocturnally on zooplankton.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 1-13m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Herrings are the largest of the schooling baitfish and are one of the most important fish in the food chain! (edit) Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1494