The Pacific sardine is a small, schooling fish found in the Pacific Ocean. It has a streamlined body, silver sides, and a bluish-green back. Typically measuring 6-12 inches and weighing up to 0.5 pounds, it feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. Known for its migratory behavior, the Pacific sardine forms large schools in coastal waters. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Pacific sardine
7 in · 3 oz


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