Herring relatives are a family of fish that includes pilchards (8 letters), alewives (7 letters), SHAD (4 letters), and sprats (5 letters). All of these fish are related to herring, and they are all found in the same areas of the ocean. Pilchards are small, oily fish that are found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Alewives are also found in the Atlantic Ocean, and they are an important food source for many species of fish. SHAD are found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and they are known for their migratory behavior. Sprats are small, silvery fish that are found in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. All of these fish are related to herring, and they are all important sources of food for humans and other animals.