Australian Giant Herring
Elops machnata
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Elops machnata
Other names
Banana Fish, Giant Herring, Lady Fish, Pincushion Fish, Ten Pounder
Size
Up to 1.18 m (3.87 ft)
Weight
Up to 10.8 kg (23.8 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, lagoons & estuaries
Depth Range
0 - 50 m (164 ft)
