Scientific Name:
Opisthonema oglinum
Common Name(s):
Hairy-back, Shad-herring
Description:
This fish is blue-green on the back with silver sides. It also has a distinctive secondary thread-like dorsal fin and a dark spot just behind the gills toward the top of the fish.
Feeding Habits:
This herring feeds on plankton, crabs and shrimp.
Range:
Western Atlantic from Chesapeake Bay to Brazil.
Habitat:
Depth of 5-10 feet in harbors and shallow coastal areas.
Typical Size:
They can reach a length of just over a foot and weigh just under a pound.
World Record: