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Herring are forage fish, mostly belonging to the family of Clupeidae . Herring often move in large schools around fishing banks and near the coast, found particularly in shallow, temperate waters of the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans, including the Baltic Sea, as well as off the west coast of South America.
Herring is a slab-sided fish with silvery sides and blue back, belonging to the family Clupeidae. It is abundant, nutritious, and used for various purposes, such as salting, pickling, smoking, and oil production.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Clupeidae is a family of clupeiform ray-finned fishes, comprising, for instance, the herrings and sprats. Many members of the family have a body protected with shiny cycloid (very smooth and uniform) scales, a single dorsal fin, and a fusiform body for quick, evasive swimming and pursuit of prey composed of small planktonic animals.
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Atlantic herring ( Clupea harengus) is a herring in the family Clupeidae. It is one of the most abundant fish species in the world. Atlantic herrings can be found on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, congregating in large schools. They can grow up to 45 centimetres (18 in) in length and weigh up to 1.1 kilograms (2.4 lb).
Learn how to cook and enjoy herring, an oily fish rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Find out how to buy, prepare and serve herring in various dishes, from Scandinavian potato salad to smoked mussels and cod.
Learn about the Herring, a common fish that lives in large schools and feeds on plankton. Find out where it lives, how it reproduces, and how humans use it for food and bait.
2 min read. If you’re a fan of seafood, you’re probably familiar with herring. This small, oily fish is a staple in many cuisines around the world, prized for its rich flavor and high nutritional value. But did you know that there are actually several different types of herring?
