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
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