Tardoore
NameTardoore
Scientific NameOpisthopterus tardoore
Common NamesTardoore, Tardoore fish, Long-finned herring
FamilyPristigasteridae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Coastal waters of India, Southeast Asia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)7.9
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, peaceful pelagic marine fish
Description
The Tardoore is a slender, silvery marine fish characterized by its elongated body and a deeply forked caudal fin. It is a schooling, pelagic species found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-West Pacific, feeding primarily on zooplankton. This species is commercially important in its native range and not typically kept in home aquariums.
