Many-Fingered Grenadier Anchovy
Coilia rebentischii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 15.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A slender anchovy of coastal waters and estuaries, it carries the long trailing pectoral rays that give its family the grenadier anchovy name. How far it moves out to sea or up rivers is unknown, and it is scarce in collections though that may not reflect its true numbers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Coilia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279086.
FAQ
- How deep does the Many-Fingered Grenadier Anchovy live?
- The Many-Fingered Grenadier Anchovy (Coilia rebentischii) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Many-Fingered Grenadier Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Many-Fingered Grenadier Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Many-Fingered Grenadier Anchovy get?
- The Many-Fingered Grenadier Anchovy grows to about 15.2 cm.