Blacksaddle Herring
NameBlacksaddle Herring
Scientific NameAmblygaster sirm
Common NamesBlacksaddle Herring, Spotted Sardine, Spotted Herring
FamilyClupeidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Western Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)10.6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge, peaceful marine fish (public aquariums only)
Description
The Blacksaddle Herring is a small, silvery, schooling pelagic fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Characterized by a series of dark spots along its flanks, it is an important forage fish and is commercially fished. It is not typically kept in home aquariums due to its specialized needs as a schooling, open-water species.
