Chirocentrus nudus

Chirocentrus nudus Swainson, 1839 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Chirocentridae (order Clupeiformes).

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

Taxonomy. The scientific name Chirocentrus nudus Swainson, 1839 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Clupeiformes, Chirocentrus nudus 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 Chirocentridae.

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

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