Bigscale Anchovy
Anchovia macrolepidota
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large scaled anchovy of sandy beaches and tide streams, this fish gathers in big schools and filters phytoplankton and zooplankton from the water. Juveniles stay along beaches and bays before moving offshore as they grow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Anchovia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279608.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bigscale Anchovy live?
- The Bigscale Anchovy (Anchovia macrolepidota) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Bigscale Anchovy dangerous to divers?
- The Bigscale Anchovy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bigscale Anchovy get?
- The Bigscale Anchovy grows to about 25 cm.