Hamilton's Thryssa
Thryssa hamiltonii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–13 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small coastal anchovy relative that schools inshore and pushes into estuaries, Hamilton's thryssa feeds the young on prawns and copepods rounded out with worms and amphipods. It reaches about 27 centimetres and travels in numbers along the coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Thryssa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275555.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hamilton's Thryssa live?
- The Hamilton's Thryssa (Thryssa hamiltonii) is typically found at 10–13 m.
- Is the Hamilton's Thryssa dangerous to divers?
- The Hamilton's Thryssa is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hamilton's Thryssa get?
- The Hamilton's Thryssa grows to about 27 cm.