Japanese anchovy is a small fish that swims in schools near the surface of East Asian seas. Its natural range does not include U.S. waters.
Appearance
Appearance
Its slender body reaches about 7 in (18 cm). The upper jaw extends well beyond the short lower jaw.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
Coastal surface waters
Open sea
Range
This species lives along East Asian coasts, from Russian waters south through Japan, Korea, and China. Its documented range does not include U.S. waters.
Behavior
Diet
In East Asian waters, it eats tiny drifting animals, especially (Copepoda).