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  • At that time, the most distinctive species, the Bonneville “cisco,” was believed to be derived from the ciscos of the Great Lakes pelagic, herring-like whitefish species and thus was classified in a different genus.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • At that time, the most distinctive species, the Bonneville “cisco,” was believed to be derived from the ciscos of the Great Lakes pelagic, herring-like whitefish species and thus was classified in a different genus.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • At that time, the most distinctive species, the Bonneville “cisco,” was believed to be derived from the ciscos of the Great Lakes pelagic, herring-like whitefish species and thus was classified in a different genus.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • At that time, the most distinctive species, the Bonneville “cisco,” was believed to be derived from the ciscos of the Great Lakes pelagic, herring-like whitefish species and thus was classified in a different genus.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • The group includes the herring-like and sardine-like fish, which are slender and have relatively small scales and soft delicate flesh.

    Chapter 4 1982

  • The first is the shad, a herring-like fish of which two species, allice and twaite

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 Various

  • For a more low-key meal, head to the Orbit Lounge Bar and pair an Aussie craft beer like Lord Nelson Old Admiral Strong Ale ($10) with small bites such as deep-fried whitebait -- small and savory herring-like fish ($16).

    CNN.com 2011

  • For a more low-key meal, head to the Orbit Lounge Bar and pair an Aussie craft beer like Lord Nelson Old Admiral Strong Ale ($10) with small bites such as deep-fried whitebait -- small and savory herring-like fish ($16).

    CNN.com 2011

  • He calls the small, herring-like fish that used to spawn in the river in the tens of millions a foundation species because of the vital role they play - or used to play - in the ecosystem.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2010

  • a wonderful neck, which expanded appallingly, and again was withdrawn into a narrow and herring-like chest.

    The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea Max Pemberton 1906

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