Atlantic Herring Atlantic Herring is abundant in Faxaflói Bay, forming large schools that are essential to the marine food web, supporting both commercial fishing and local wildlife. Image Key Facts Scientific Name Clupea harengus Family Clupeidae IUCN Status Least concern Length 45.7 cm Weight 0.6 kg Depth Range 0-36.5m Diet Phytoplankton, Small Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks Lifespan 22 years Predators Larger fish, Harbour Porpoise, Seal, Atlantic Puffin, Arctic Tern, Razorbill
