Author: (Cuvier, 1829)
FBname: False herring
Comments: Occurs in coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, tolerating low salinities.  Can tolerate a broad range of salinity levels (Ref. 26938).  Forms schools, small individuals often along sandy beaches.  Its flesh has an unpleasant odor.  Utilized as fishmeal (Ref. 5217).