The Japanese pilchard is a small, schooling fish found in the Pacific Ocean. It features a slender, silver body with a dark back. Typically reaching 6-8 inches and weighing up to 0.5 pounds, it feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. Known for its migratory behavior, it plays a vital role in marine food webs. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Japanese pilchard
length · weight
Japanese pilchard
length · weight
Japanese pilchard
length · weight


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