Poey's Anchovy
Anchoviella perfasciata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender silver anchovy of warm coastal water, it gathers in great numbers under a night light yet stays scarce in daytime shore nets. It grows to about eleven centimetres and rarely strays into brackish water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoviella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158701.
FAQ
- How deep does the Poey's Anchovy live?
- The Poey's Anchovy (Anchoviella perfasciata) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Poey's Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Poey's Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Poey's Anchovy get?
- The Poey's Anchovy grows to about 11 cm.