Spined Anchovy
Stolephorus tri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A small schooling anchovy of coastal waters that often pushes into the lower reaches of mangrove channels where the water turns salty. It grows to about ten centimetres, and so little is known about it that more data are still needed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Stolephorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275328.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spined Anchovy live?
- The Spined Anchovy (Stolephorus tri) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Spined Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Spined Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spined Anchovy get?
- The Spined Anchovy grows to about 9.5 cm.