Hardenberg's Anchovy
Stolephorus insularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A coastal schooling anchovy of warm waters, fairly common across its range and tolerant of lowered salinity in estuaries. It grows to about eight centimetres and is used as live bait in the South Pacific tuna fishery.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Stolephorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212284.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hardenberg's Anchovy live?
- The Hardenberg's Anchovy (Stolephorus insularis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Hardenberg's Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Hardenberg's Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hardenberg's Anchovy get?
- The Hardenberg's Anchovy grows to about 8 cm.