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Anchovy

(Engraulis encrasicolus)
🐟 Fishes Native Species
Anchovy
Species Details
Scientific Name
Engraulis encrasicolus
ORGANISM TYPE
🐟 Fishes
CATEGORY
Native Species
Common Name
Anchovy
Species Details

Native

Elongated, oval-bodied fish with a pointed snout and short, blunt maxilla. It has 16-18 dorsal and 13-15 anal soft rays, with no spines. A silver stripe runs along the flank but fades with age.

Max length: 20 cm SL

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