Snubnose Anchovy
Anchoviella brevirostris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery anchovy of coastal waters, it pushes into estuaries and on towards nearly fresh water. It grows to about nine centimetres, with ripe fish recorded in the southern autumn months.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchoviella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275540.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snubnose Anchovy live?
- The Snubnose Anchovy (Anchoviella brevirostris) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Snubnose Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Snubnose Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Snubnose Anchovy get?
- The Snubnose Anchovy grows to about 9 cm.