Red Herring [Clupea harengus membras]
Description
The Red Herring is not a distinct species, but rather a variant of the Atlantic Herring. It is named for its reddish color, which is a result of a diet rich in plankton. Like other herring, it is a schooling species found in the North Atlantic.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Herrings and Sardines
Clupeidae
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| Genus |
Herrings
Clupea
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