Species guide
How to catch Bleeker smoothbelly sardinella
Amblygaster clupeoides
saltwaterDorosomatidae
The Bleeker smoothbelly sardinella is a small saltwater fish known for its streamlined, fusiform body. It is found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, inhabiting shallow waters down to 50 meters. This species feeds selectively on plankton, making it an important part of the marine food web.
Where they live
Found in saltwater environments of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, typically from the surface down to 50 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 28 cm
What they eat
- plankton
- mysis shrimp
Best baits
- small shrimp
- plankton-based bait
Best lures
- small shiny spoons
- micro jigs
How to fish for them
- light spinning
- float fishing with small hooks
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