Castelnau's herring
📖 Overview
Schooling species found in estuarine and coastal marine waters . Adults undergo spawning migration from coastal waters into upper reaches of estuaries during summer and autumn .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21; Vertebrae: 41 - 42. Distinguished from most other Australian Herklotsichthys by lacking spots on the flank and lacking elongate wing-like scales underneath pre-dorsal scales. Most closely resembles H. blackburni but has more lower gill rakers. Separated from H. gotoi and Herklotsichthys species C by having 3 distinct dark lines upper flank. Upper caudal tip black; dorsal fin with distinct pale band.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Castelnau's herring is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Castelnau's herring is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 24°S - 39°S, 149°W - 156°E Southwest Pacific: eastern Australia (Queensland southward to New South Wales).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harengula abbreviata | Valenciennes | 1847 | Heterotypic |
| Kowala castelnaui | Ogilby | 1897 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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