Sharpnose Anchovy
Anchoa ischana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery anchovy of coastal waters that travels in schools, often over sand or gravel but also mud. Like other anchovies it strains plankton from the water and forms a key link between the plankton and larger predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275520.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sharpnose Anchovy live?
- The Sharpnose Anchovy (Anchoa ischana) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Sharpnose Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Sharpnose Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sharpnose Anchovy get?
- The Sharpnose Anchovy grows to about 17 cm.