Japanese Anchovy
Engraulis japonicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–400 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Japanese anchovy gathers in huge silver schools near the surface, sometimes a thousand kilometres out to sea, shifting north and inshore as the water warms. It strains copepods and other plankton, fish eggs and larvae from the water, and is netted in vast numbers for food and fishmeal.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Engraulis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219984.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Anchovy live?
- The Japanese Anchovy (Engraulis japonicus) is typically found at 0–400 m.
- Is the Japanese Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Anchovy get?
- The Japanese Anchovy grows to about 18 cm.