Dussumier's Thryssa
Thryssa dussumieri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small coastal anchovy of inshore waters, Dussumier's thryssa schools near the surface and tolerates the brackish edges of estuaries. The young feed on diatoms, while larger fish switch to prawn larvae and tiny crustaceans like copepods.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Thryssa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275553.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dussumier's Thryssa live?
- The Dussumier's Thryssa (Thryssa dussumieri) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Dussumier's Thryssa dangerous to divers?
- The Dussumier's Thryssa is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dussumier's Thryssa get?
- The Dussumier's Thryssa grows to about 11 cm.