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)
Australian Giant Herring Distribution