Cooman's Grenadier Anchovy
Coilia coomansi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 12.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
An anchovy of coastal waters and estuaries reaching about 12 centimetres, it tapers to a long pointed tail like others in its group. Rare in museum collections, though that may say more about how seldom it is caught than how scarce it truly is.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Coilia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279078.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cooman's Grenadier Anchovy live?
- The Cooman's Grenadier Anchovy (Coilia coomansi) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Cooman's Grenadier Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Cooman's Grenadier Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cooman's Grenadier Anchovy get?
- The Cooman's Grenadier Anchovy grows to about 12.3 cm.