Araucanian Herring
NameAraucanian Herring
Scientific NameStrangomera bentincki
Common NamesAraucanian Herring
FamilyClupeidae
OriginSoutheastern Pacific Ocean, Chile, Peru
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)55-64
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesConspecifics (in a large school), Other peaceful, temperate marine fish of similar size
Description
The Araucanian Herring (*Strangomera bentincki*) is a small, silvery, schooling marine fish native to the southeastern Pacific Ocean, primarily off the coast of Chile and Peru. It is a vital forage fish in its natural habitat, feeding on zooplankton. Due to its specific requirements as a pelagic schooling species, it is rarely kept in home aquariums and is considered an expert-level species for specialized public aquariums.
