| Reference no. | Winkler, H.M., K. Skora, R. Repecka, M. Ploks, A. Neelov, L. Urho, A. Gushin and H. Jespersen, 2000 |
| Ecosystem | Baltic Sea |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Occurs throughout the Baltic Sea (Ref. 88171). HELCOM: endangered and “high priority” species (autumn spawning herring); least concern and medium priority species (spring spawing herring) (Ref. 83294). |