Japanese sardinella is a small silver fish that gathers in schools near East Asian shores. It lives in the northwest Pacific and is not a wild fish of U.S. waters.
Appearance
Appearance
This slender, side-flattened fish reaches about 7 in (18 cm). Its lower jaw projects forward.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
Sheltered coastal waters
Bays and estuaries
Range
It occurs along East Asian coasts, including Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Its documented native range does not include the United States.
Behavior
Diet
Studies in Korean and Japanese coastal waters found small drifting animals in its diet.