Lile gracilis

Lile gracilis Castro-Aguirre and Vivero, 1990 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Clupeidae (order Clupeiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the graceful herring.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Lile gracilis Castro-Aguirre and Vivero, 1990 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Clupeiformes, Lile gracilis exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are small, silvery, schooling plankton-feeders central to marine food webs and fisheries. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Clupeidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Clupeidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.