Fishing for Wakasagi

Hypomesus nipponensis

The Wakasagi is a small, slender fish native to freshwater lakes and rivers in Japan. It typically reaches 3-5 inches in length and weighs up to 0.1 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of plankton and small invertebrates. Wakasagi are schooling fish known for their active swimming behavior, often found in cool, clear waters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase