Clupea harengus
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Clupea harengus is a type of herring fish that belongs to the larger herring family. While the provided information doesn't specify additional details about its importance, herring species are generally significant to both commercial fisheries and marine ecosystems.
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Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) is a herring in the family Clupeidae. It is one of the most abundant fish species in the world. Atlantic herrings can be found on both sides of the northern Atlantic Ocean, congregating in large schools. They can grow up to 45 centimetres (18 in) in length and weigh up to 1.1 kilograms (2.4 lb). They feed on copepods, krill and small fish, while their natural predators are seals, whales, cod and other larger fish.