Atlantic Capelin
NameAtlantic Capelin
Scientific NameMallotus villosus
Common NamesCapelin, Atlantic Capelin
FamilyOsmeridae
OriginNorth Atlantic Ocean, North Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10000
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-46
pH Range7.8-8.4
Description
The Atlantic Capelin is a small, silvery, schooling fish vital to the cold-water marine food web. They are a crucial forage species, feeding on zooplankton and small crustaceans. Due to their specific cold-water, schooling, and dietary needs, they are not suitable for typical home aquariums and are only found in specialized public aquariums or their natural ocean habitats.
