Nehu
Encrasicholina purpurea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery anchovy that schools close inshore, the nehu pushes into bays, estuaries and even fish ponds, tolerating a wide swing in salinity. It feeds mostly on tiny crustacean larvae and spawns at night through much of the year.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Encrasicholina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279331.
FAQ
- How deep does the Nehu live?
- The Nehu (Encrasicholina purpurea) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Nehu dangerous to divers?
- The Nehu is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Nehu get?
- The Nehu grows to about 7.5 cm.