King of herrings (Regalecus glesne) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 20–1000 m.
Scientific name: Regalecus glesne · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 800 cm
The king of herrings is a pelagic regalecid recorded from 20 to 1,000 m. Maximum length is about 800 cm total length, commonly about 300 cm. It is a minor commercial species and a gamefish, with a high price category. Fishing vulnerability is very high at 87 of 100 and resilience very low, and climate vulnerability is moderate at 37 of 100. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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