Australian Anchovy
Engraulis australis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 31–70 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small anchovy packs into compact schools in bays, inlets and estuaries, sometimes tolerating low salinity water. It feeds on plankton and is heavily preyed upon by larger fish, dolphins and seabirds, with older fish moving out to sea in winter and back in spring.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Engraulis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272285.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Anchovy live?
- The Australian Anchovy (Engraulis australis) is typically found at 31–70 m.
- Is the Australian Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Australian Anchovy get?
- The Australian Anchovy grows to about 15 cm.