Bay Anchovy
Anchoa mitchilli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–70 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the most abundant fishes along the western Atlantic coast, this anchovy swarms shallow tidal flats over muddy bottoms and shrugs off swings in salinity from nearly fresh to hypersaline. It feeds on small shrimps and copepods and forms a key link in coastal food webs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158699.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bay Anchovy live?
- The Bay Anchovy (Anchoa mitchilli) is typically found at 1–70 m.
- Is the Bay Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Bay Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bay Anchovy get?
- The Bay Anchovy grows to about 10 cm.