Bright Anchovy
Anchoa lucida
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 13.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim, silvery anchovy of coastal waters, most common in bays, lagoons and estuaries where it tolerates lowered salinity. It moves in tight schools, filtering plankton from the water as it goes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275523.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bright Anchovy live?
- The Bright Anchovy (Anchoa lucida) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Bright Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Bright Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bright Anchovy get?
- The Bright Anchovy grows to about 13.2 cm.