Author: (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882)
FBname: Pacific flatiron herring
Comments: A schooling species found in coastal waters.  Form dense schools along shores and estuarine areas with salinities slightly lower than that of saltwater (Ref. 9291).  Feed on planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 9291).  Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35601).  Utilized as bait (at least in Mexico and Costa Rica) (Ref. 9291).