Andhra Anchovy
Stolephorus andhraensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny anchovy of coastal waters, it travels in schools and grows to barely 5 centimetres. Its eggs are oval and lack the little knob that some relatives carry, and much about it remains to be worked out.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Stolephorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275316.
FAQ
- How deep does the Andhra Anchovy live?
- The Andhra Anchovy (Stolephorus andhraensis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Andhra Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Andhra Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Andhra Anchovy get?
- The Andhra Anchovy grows to about 5 cm.