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Redear Herring

Aspect: Silver with deep underslung lower body, not overly handsome.
Population: Relatively abundant.
Notable feature: Reddish blotch aft the gills .
Environment: Schools usually found in relatively shallow waters, in harbours and near piers.
Behaviour: Will usually swim away when approached closer than two metres.
  • French designation: Caillu
  • Latin designation: Harengula Humerali
  • Creole designation: -
  • Latin family: Clupeidae
  • Size (cm): 7-14
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