Longnose Anchovy
Anchoa nasus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–142 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long snout marks this anchovy, which schools in coastal water near shore and pushes into bays, tolerating brackish conditions. Off Manta in Ecuador it is the most important baitfish for the tuna fleet, and it spawns all year with a peak in the warmer months.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275528.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longnose Anchovy live?
- The Longnose Anchovy (Anchoa nasus) is typically found at 0–142 m.
- Is the Longnose Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Longnose Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longnose Anchovy get?
- The Longnose Anchovy grows to about 17 cm.