Short Anchovy
Anchoa curta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 8.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small schooling anchovy of coastal water, it favours muddy estuaries and tolerates fully salt, brackish or near fresh conditions while pushing a short way up rivers. Maturing females turn up across much of the year, hinting at a drawn out spawning season.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275514.
FAQ
- How deep does the Short Anchovy live?
- The Short Anchovy (Anchoa curta) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Short Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Short Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Short Anchovy get?
- The Short Anchovy grows to about 8.9 cm.