West African ilisha
(Ilisha africana)
General data
Scientific names:
West African ilisha
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climate:
Tropical
Native to coast of:
Africa
Ilisha africana, called the West African ilisha, is a species of longfin herring native to the coasts, lagoons and estuaries of western Africa from Senegal to Angola. It prefers shallow waters, and is unlikely to be found below 25 m.
Some individuals can reach 30 cm, with the average closer to 18 cm.
