Wolf Herring [Chirocentrus dorab]
Description
Wolf Herring is a species of fish in the herring family, Chirocentridae. It is silver in color and has an elongated body up to 1 meter in length. It is distinguished by its sharp, elongated teeth and the absence of a dorsal fin. Wolf Herring is a pelagic fish that inhabits coastal waters, usually in depths less than 30 meters. It feeds on smaller fish and has a wide distribution range, from the Persian Gulf, through the Indian Ocean, to Southeast Asia and Northern Australia.
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 |
Wolf herrings
Chirocentrus
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