round herring

round herring

big-eyed sardines.

Characteristics

Common sardines that are often seen in the waters around Japan. It is called "junme" because its large eyes look moist.

It has an elongated shape, with a deep blue back and a silver belly. The lower jaw protrudes a little further than the upper jaw.

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Ecology

Widely inhabits coastal waters. They swim in groups near the sea surface. It eats plankton with its mouth open.

Habitat

Miura Peninsula Arasaki

Taken in Arasaki in early July. Individuals about 10 cm in length were swimming in groups near the surface of shallow water with a depth of about 1 m. It was easy to get up close and shoot. When viewed from the venue, it looks like a bright blue shadow of a fish.

Pictures

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Picture of round herring1|Big eyes and blue back.
Big eyes and blue back.
Picture of round herring2|They were swimming in groups near the surface of the water.
They were swimming in groups near the surface of the water.
Picture of round herring3|It shines in a straight line under the light.
It shines in a straight line under the light.
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