Piquitinga Anchovy
Anchoa tricolor
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 14.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Silvery and slender, this small anchovy schools through coastal and brackish water along the Atlantic coast of South America. It grows to around 15 centimetres and is netted mainly for bait, oil and meal.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275535.
FAQ
- How deep does the Piquitinga Anchovy live?
- The Piquitinga Anchovy (Anchoa tricolor) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Piquitinga Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Piquitinga Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Piquitinga Anchovy get?
- The Piquitinga Anchovy grows to about 14.9 cm.