Shorthead Anchovy
Encrasicholina heteroloba
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–50 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silver anchovy that schools through inshore waters and deep bays touched by the open ocean, only rarely straying into mangroves. It filters planktonic crustaceans such as copepods, and grows to little more than 10 centimetres. People use it mostly for bait, though it is also dried for the table.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Encrasicholina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219980.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shorthead Anchovy live?
- The Shorthead Anchovy (Encrasicholina heteroloba) is typically found at 20–50 m.
- Is the Shorthead Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Shorthead Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shorthead Anchovy get?
- The Shorthead Anchovy grows to about 12 cm.