Smoothbelly Sardine
NameSmoothbelly Sardine
Scientific NameSardinella zunasi
Common NamesSmoothbelly Sardine, Japanese Sardinella, Oriental Sardinella
FamilyClupeidae
OriginWestern Pacific, East Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-79
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large schooling marine fish, Large peaceful marine species (non-piscivorous)
Description
Smoothbelly Sardines are small, silvery, schooling marine fish native to the Western Pacific. They are planktivorous, forming large schools for protection against predators and are an important forage species in their native habitats.
