Eigenmann's Anchovy
Anchoa eigenmannia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender anchovy of warm coastal waters, recorded along the sandy beaches of the outer Gulf of Nicoya in Costa Rica. It reaches about eight centimetres and feeds on plankton in the open water near shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275516.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eigenmann's Anchovy live?
- The Eigenmann's Anchovy (Anchoa eigenmannia) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Eigenmann's Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Eigenmann's Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eigenmann's Anchovy get?
- The Eigenmann's Anchovy grows to about 8 cm.