Author: (Günther, 1867)
FBname: Pacific thread herring
Comments: Usually occur near the surface of coastal and offshore waters, down to over bottom of continental shelf (Ref. 11035).  Form dense schools.  Apparently the most abundant of the eastern Pacific species of <i>Opisthonema</i>.  Feed on phytoplankton (dinoflagellates and diatoms).  Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35601).  It is reduced to fish meal (Ref. 9291).  Oil may be extracted (Ref. 9291).  May be canned (Ref. 9291).