Trinidad Anchovy
Anchoa trinitatis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–2 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A small anchovy of shallow turbid coastal water and mangrove lagoons, sometimes massing in large schools. Off Margarita Island the smaller fish appear in the early months of the year while larger ones stay inside the lagoons. It reaches about fourteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275536.
FAQ
- How deep does the Trinidad Anchovy live?
- The Trinidad Anchovy (Anchoa trinitatis) is typically found at 1–2 m.
- Is the Trinidad Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Trinidad Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Trinidad Anchovy get?
- The Trinidad Anchovy grows to about 14 cm.