The European pilchard is a small, silvery fish typically measuring 6-8 inches in length and weighing up to 0.5 pounds. It inhabits the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This schooling fish feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. Known for its streamlined body and forked tail, it plays a crucial role in marine food webs. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch European pilchard.