FALSE HERRING

Harengula clupeola


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Harengula clupeola (Cuvier, 1829) Harengula clupeola (Cuvier, 1829)

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Morphology: Dorsal spines (total): 0 - 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 21; Anal spines: 0 - 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 23. Tooth-plate on tongue and tooth plate behind it (basihyal and basibranchials tooth plates) broad, their width about 3 to 5 times in their combined length, the basibranchial tooth plate with a distinct bulge in front. Scales fairly strongly attached, not easily lost. No dark pigment on dorsal fin tip (Ref. 188). Silvery, with a dark greenish back. Diffuse yellow or pale orange spot at edge of opercle. Body slender, lower profile not strongly curved (Ref. 7251).

Max size: 18 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 9710)