Bigfin Anchovy
Anchoa pectoralis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–22 m
- Max size: 6.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small anchovy of about seven centimetres, it schools along beaches and down to roughly 22 metres. One specimen turned up at a river mouth, showing it can handle lowered salinity, though much about its life still needs filling in.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275531.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bigfin Anchovy live?
- The Bigfin Anchovy (Anchoa pectoralis) is typically found at 1–22 m.
- Is the Bigfin Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Bigfin Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bigfin Anchovy get?
- The Bigfin Anchovy grows to about 6.8 cm.