Neglected Grenadier Anchovy

Coilia neglecta

Neglected Grenadier Anchovy

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.