Little Anchovy
Anchoa parva
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 9.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A schooling anchovy of coastal water, it pushes into saline lagoons and sometimes far up into fresh water, filtering plankton as it goes. It reaches about 9 centimetres and moves in the dense shoals typical of its family.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275530.
FAQ
- How deep does the Little Anchovy live?
- The Little Anchovy (Anchoa parva) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Little Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Little Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Little Anchovy get?
- The Little Anchovy grows to about 9.1 cm.