Spotty-Face Anchovy
Stolephorus waitei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 9.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A small pelagic anchovy that forms schools in coastal water and is netted with seines and traps, often drawn in by lights at night. The catch is sold fresh or dried and turned into fish meal, sauce and bait.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Stolephorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212282.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotty-Face Anchovy live?
- The Spotty-Face Anchovy (Stolephorus waitei) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Spotty-Face Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Spotty-Face Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotty-Face Anchovy get?
- The Spotty-Face Anchovy grows to about 9.4 cm.