Dwarf Round Herring
NameDwarf Round Herring
Scientific NameJenkinsia lamprotaenia
Common NamesDwarf Round Herring, Dwarf Herring, Shortstripe Round Herring
FamilyClupeidae
OriginWestern Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Bahamas
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful gobies, Blennies, Certain damselfish, Other small, peaceful schooling fish
Description
The Dwarf Round Herring is a small, silvery, schooling marine fish found in the Western Atlantic. They are characterized by their slender body and a prominent lateral stripe. These peaceful fish are an important forage species in their natural habitat.
