About Atlantic Herring
Atlantic herring is a pelagic schooling fish with a long history as an important commercial species in Iceland.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
- Commercial species
Habitat
Pelagic and coastal waters.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
Varies between populations
Reproduction
Spawns on coarse sand, gravel or hard seabed. The adhesive eggs attach to the substrate.
Distribution around Iceland
A common pelagic species in Icelandic waters.