Lewis' round herring (Spratelloides lewisi)

Scientific name: Spratelloides lewisi Wongratana, 1983

Lewis' round herring (Spratelloides lewisi)

The Lewis' round herring (Spratelloides lewisi) is a marine fish of the family Clupeidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and off Irian Jaya.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Distinguished from other species mainly by the silver band on the flanks which fades anteriorly (at about tips of pectoral fins). Maxilla toothed, triangular pre-maxillae, 2 supra-maxillae, second supra-maxilla asymmetrical (lower part larger than upper); vertical striae on scales not meeting at center; W-shaped pelvic scute.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Spratelloides lewisi
Family
Clupeidae (Herrings, shads and sardines)
Order
Clupeiformes (Herrings)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Depth range
0–50 m (0–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 50 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and off Irian Jaya.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; bait: usually
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=4.30-8.90; tm=0.3)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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