DWARF ROUND HERRING

Jenkinsia lamprotaenia


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Jenkinsia lamprotaenia (Gosse, 1851) Jenkinsia lamprotaenia (Gosse, 1851)

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A schooling species usually occurring inshore. Feeds on zooplankton. Preyed upon by many larger fishes and squids (Ref. 5521). Important as live bait for scombrids (Ref. 26340). In 1937, at Kingston, Jamaica it spawns during the winter months. Travels long distance (Ref. 37032).