Hypomesus japonicus
# Hypomesus japonicus

Hypomesus japonicus, the Japanese smelt, is a coastal fish species of the northwestern Pacific Ocean, ranging from the Korean Peninsula and northern Japan to the Kuril Islands and Peter the Great Bay.

## Size and age

The maximum total length is about 25 centimeters, and the maximum weight is about 158 grams. The oldest reported age is 8 years.

## Habitat and reproduction

Hypomesus japonicus is a marine species that enters freshwater coastal lagoons and estuaries. Spawning occurs in the month of May on beaches.

