The Pacific sardine is a small, schooling fish with a silver stripe along its side. It plays a crucial role in the marine food web, serving as a primary food source for larger fish and marine mammals.
Habitat
Found in coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Diet
Plankton feeder, primarily consuming zooplankton.
How common
Common
Recent Pacific Sardine sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Pacific Sardine?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states