Poey's Anchovy

Anchoviella perfasciata

Poey's Anchovy

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.