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yellowfin herring (Pliosteostoma lutipinnis)
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yellowfin herring (Pliosteostoma lutipinnis) specimen
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Clupeidae

yellowfin herring

Pliosteostoma lutipinnis

Clupeid Fish from Central Pacific

  • Yellow
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • North America
  • South America
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

yellowfin herring is a marine fish from Eastern Central Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 25 cm.

Family
Clupeidae
Maximum length
25 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Mazatlán, Mexico to Ecuador.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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