🌿Native Nature

Japanese Pond Smelt

Hypomesus nipponensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Osmeriformes ›Family: Osmeridae ›Genus: Hypomesus

About

Hypomesus nipponensis (wakasagi) is an important food fish native to the lakes and estuaries of Hokkaido, Japan. It has been introduced in other locations, including the San Francisco Delta of the United States. It is raised in fisheries, and is very similar in appearance to the delta smelt (H. transpacificus).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Pond Smelt?
The scientific name of Japanese Pond Smelt is Hypomesus nipponensis.
What kingdom does Japanese Pond Smelt belong to?
Japanese Pond Smelt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Japanese Pond Smelt belong to?
Japanese Pond Smelt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Japanese Pond Smelt belong to?
Japanese Pond Smelt belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Japanese Pond Smelt belong to?
Japanese Pond Smelt belongs to the order Osmeriformes.
What family does Japanese Pond Smelt belong to?
Japanese Pond Smelt belongs to the family Osmeridae.
What genus does Japanese Pond Smelt belong to?
Japanese Pond Smelt belongs to the genus Hypomesus.