Malabar Thryssa

Thryssa malabarica

Malabar Thryssa

A schooling anchovy relative of inshore Indo Pacific waters, it keeps mostly near the coast and may slip into estuaries. So little is settled about it that the species is listed as data deficient, its very name still tangled in older literature.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Thryssa

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212288.

FAQ

How deep does the Malabar Thryssa live?
The Malabar Thryssa (Thryssa malabarica) is typically found at 0–50 m.
Is the Malabar Thryssa dangerous to divers?
The Malabar Thryssa is harmless to divers.
How big does the Malabar Thryssa get?
The Malabar Thryssa grows to about 17.5 cm.