Gray's Grenadier Anchovy
Coilia grayii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Gray's grenadier anchovy has the tapering, knife like rear body of its genus, living in coastal waters and estuaries and feeding on zooplankton, small crustaceans, insects and fish. The long lower pectoral rays trail behind it like fine threads as it grows toward a third of a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Coilia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279079.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gray's Grenadier Anchovy live?
- The Gray's Grenadier Anchovy (Coilia grayii) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Gray's Grenadier Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Gray's Grenadier Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gray's Grenadier Anchovy get?
- The Gray's Grenadier Anchovy grows to about 33 cm.