Regan's Anchovy
Anchoa argentivittata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery anchovy of coastal shallows, it travels in schools over sand and gravel and feeds by filtering plankton from the water. It grows to about 13 centimetres and spawns over a long season, releasing oval eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275507.
FAQ
- How deep does the Regan's Anchovy live?
- The Regan's Anchovy (Anchoa argentivittata) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Regan's Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Regan's Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Regan's Anchovy get?
- The Regan's Anchovy grows to about 12.5 cm.