Where Does Baltic Herring Live?

Baltic Herring lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Baltic Herring

Water type

brackish

Depth

Pelagic, typically found in the upper water column from the surface down to 200 meters, but can occur deeper.

Environment

Open waters of the Baltic Sea, including coastal areas, archipelagos, and offshore regions. Prefers areas with lower salinity than oceanic herring.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Baltic Sea and its associated gulfs (Gulf of Bothnia, Gulf of Finland, Gulf of Riga).

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