Australian Giant Herring
Elops machnata
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameElops machnata
Other namesBanana Fish, Giant Herring, Lady Fish, Pincushion Fish, Ten Pounder
SizeUp to 1.18 m (3.87 ft)
WeightUp to 10.8 kg (23.8 lb)
FamilyGiant Herring / Elopidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, lagoons & estuaries
Depth Range0 - 50 m (164 ft)
