Longjaw Thryssa
Thryssa setirostris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small anchovy with a notably long jaw, the longjaw thryssa schools close inshore and pushes into bays and estuaries in warm water around twenty six to twenty nine degrees. It feeds on amphipods, larvae and other small crustaceans, and serves as bait in the tuna fishery.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Thryssa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212289.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longjaw Thryssa live?
- The Longjaw Thryssa (Thryssa setirostris) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Longjaw Thryssa dangerous to divers?
- The Longjaw Thryssa is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longjaw Thryssa get?
- The Longjaw Thryssa grows to about 18 cm.