Natal Anchovy
Stolephorus holodon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A coastal schooling anchovy common along beaches and into estuaries, where its presence shows it tolerates brackish water. It feeds on plankton, mostly copepods, spawns at sea in summer, and reaches about eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Stolephorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212287.
FAQ
- How deep does the Natal Anchovy live?
- The Natal Anchovy (Stolephorus holodon) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Natal Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Natal Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Natal Anchovy get?
- The Natal Anchovy grows to about 8 cm.