Fishing for Japanese anchovy

Engraulis japonicus

The Japanese anchovy is a small, silvery fish found in coastal waters of the western Pacific Ocean. Typically measuring 4-6 inches in length and weighing up to 0.1 pounds, it has a streamlined body. It feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. Known for forming large schools, this species plays a vital role in marine food webs. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 1312 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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Japanese anchovy aren't tied to fixed cover, schooling instead in open coastal waters of the western Pacific where they filter plankton from the water column.

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