Hairback Herring
Nematalosa Come
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameNematalosa Come
Other namesPerth Herring, Western Pacific Gizzard Shad
SizeUp to 21 cm (8.26 in)
WeightUp to .40 kg (.88 lb)
FamilySardine/Herring / Clupeidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, estuaries & inlets
