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Baltic herring (Silakka)

(Baltic herring, Räim, Reņģes, Strimelė, Sill)

Baltic herring (lat. Clupea harengus membras) is a subspecies of the Atlantic herring, but it is smaller and lives in the brackish waters of the Baltic Sea. It is a schooling fish that feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans, and typically reaches only 5.5 to 7 inches (14 to 18 cm) in length.


It is a staple food source in the Baltic region, featuring in dishes like smoked herring and salads.

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