Author: (Cuvier, 1829)
FBname: Redear herring
Comments: Occur in coastal waters, usually along the shoreline (Ref. 9710) and over clear coral reefs (Ref. 5217).  May form large schools in beaches, mainly over <i>Thalassia</i> beds (Ref. 5217).  Often in polluted areas (Ref. 9710).