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Japanese Anchovy

Engraulis japonicus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Clupeiformes ›Family: Engraulidae ›Genus: Engraulis

About

Japanese anchovy (Engraulis japonicus) is a schooling fish of the family Engraulidae. It is common in the Pacific Ocean south from the Sea of Okhotsk, widespread in the Sea of Japan, Yellow Sea, and East China Sea, and near the coasts of Japan. They live up to 2–3 years, similar to European anchovy. They spawn from Taiwan to southern Sakhalin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Anchovy?
The scientific name of Japanese Anchovy is Engraulis japonicus.
What kingdom does Japanese Anchovy belong to?
Japanese Anchovy belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Japanese Anchovy belong to?
Japanese Anchovy belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Japanese Anchovy belong to?
Japanese Anchovy belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Japanese Anchovy belong to?
Japanese Anchovy belongs to the order Clupeiformes.
What family does Japanese Anchovy belong to?
Japanese Anchovy belongs to the family Engraulidae.
What genus does Japanese Anchovy belong to?
Japanese Anchovy belongs to the genus Engraulis.