Largespotted Herring
NameLargespotted Herring
Scientific NameHerklotsichthys punctatus
Common NamesLargespotted Herring, Spotted Herring, Largespotted Sardinella
FamilyClupeidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Western Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful marine schooling fish
Description
The Largespotted Herring is a small, silvery, schooling marine fish characterized by a series of distinct dark spots along its sides. Found in the Indo-Pacific, these pelagic fish primarily feed on plankton. While not typically kept in home aquariums, they are an important forage species in their natural habitat.
