Neglected Grenadier Anchovy
Coilia neglecta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The neglected grenadier anchovy lives in fully salt coastal water and estuaries but can handle a degree of freshening, and museum collections suggest it is fairly common. Like other grenadier anchovies it has a long tapering body that ends in a slender point.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Coilia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279084.
FAQ
- How deep does the Neglected Grenadier Anchovy live?
- The Neglected Grenadier Anchovy (Coilia neglecta) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Neglected Grenadier Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Neglected Grenadier Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Neglected Grenadier Anchovy get?
- The Neglected Grenadier Anchovy grows to about 17 cm.