Japanese Gizzard Shad
Nematalosa japonica
- Group: Other
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A gizzard shad that schools near shore over sand and mud, favouring warmer water than its close relatives. It strains tiny algae and organic matter from the water, and spawns around May in Japanese seas.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Nematalosa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278456.
FAQ
- Is the Japanese Gizzard Shad dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Gizzard Shad is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Gizzard Shad get?
- The Japanese Gizzard Shad grows to about 19 cm.