Clupea harengus

Shoal builders

Herring
Hering
Haring
Hareng
Arenque
Aringa

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 0 and 360 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is migrating
Lives in large groups
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 45 cm
Maximum age known : 22 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!