Argentine Anchovy
Engraulis anchoita
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–200 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This anchovy gathers in dense schools off the coast, hanging between about 30 and 90 metres in summer and dropping to between 100 and 200 metres in winter. Young fish feed on zooplankton, then take more and more phytoplankton as they grow, and the species spawns through much of the year.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Engraulis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272284.
FAQ
- How deep does the Argentine Anchovy live?
- The Argentine Anchovy (Engraulis anchoita) is typically found at 30–200 m.
- Is the Argentine Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Argentine Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Argentine Anchovy get?
- The Argentine Anchovy grows to about 17 cm.