Clupea harengus

Atlantic herring | Hareng atlantique | TSN Code 161722

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)
• Species harvested within the marine area covered in this guide (Fisheries Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Specific to the species

• Dark blue dorsally, without dark spots on sides or fins
• Black peritoneum (vs shad: pale)
• Dorsal fin begins at mid-body (farther back than in shad)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 9038
• Total catch in weight (kg): 2098
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 355
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 166
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 299
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 42
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 101
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 219
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 159

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Shad vs Herring

This species is part of the following group(s):

• Other pelagic fishes
• Shad vs Herring

Useful link(s)

• Landings