Hairback Herring
NameHairback Herring
Scientific NameClupanodon thrissa
Common NamesHairback Herring, Spotted Sardine, Chinese Herring, Japanese Herring
FamilyClupeidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Coastal East Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)200
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful schooling marine fish, Larger peaceful tangs, Gobies, Blennies, Non-aggressive invertebrates
Description
The Hairback Herring (*Clupanodon thrissa*) is a schooling marine fish found in the Indo-West Pacific. It is characterized by its silvery body and a distinctive 'hair-like' extension on its dorsal fin. These planktivorous fish are primarily commercially important but can be kept in very large, specialized marine aquariums.
