Fishing for Japanese grenadier anchovy

Coilia nasus

The Japanese grenadier anchovy is a slender, elongated fish found in coastal waters and estuaries. It typically reaches lengths of 8-12 inches and weighs around 0.5 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of plankton and small crustaceans. Known for its schooling behavior, this species thrives in temperate marine environments, where it plays a crucial role in the aquatic food chain. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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