Engraulis japonicus

Engraulis japonicus. The Anchoby occurs in large schools near the surface, mainly in coastal waters. They are second consumer in the marine food system feeding on copepods and diatoms as a filter feeder. At Jijok Strait, Namhae, Jukbangyeom fishing, a traditional fishing method for anchovy, is known for eco-friend anchovy fishing method in Korea.