Broad-Striped Anchovy
Anchoa hepsetus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–70 m
- Max size: 15.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The broad striped anchovy packs into dense schools in shallow coastal water and shrugs off swings in salinity from near fresh to hypersaline. Young fish eat copepods before shifting to gastropods, foraminifers and the odd worm, and spawning runs through spring and early summer in harbours and estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158698.
FAQ
- How deep does the Broad-Striped Anchovy live?
- The Broad-Striped Anchovy (Anchoa hepsetus) is typically found at 1–70 m.
- Is the Broad-Striped Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Broad-Striped Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Broad-Striped Anchovy get?
- The Broad-Striped Anchovy grows to about 15.3 cm.