Description

Also known as Bait, Baitfish, Long-horned Anchovy, Longjaw Glassnose, Orangemouth Thryssa.

Found in schools, close to shore, around bays, estuaries, and inlets.
They feed on crustaceans and zoea larvae.
Length - 18cm
Depth - 1-20m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Herrings are the largest of the schooling baitfish and are one of the most important fish in the food chain! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Thryssa-setirostris.html