Pacific Anchoveta
Cetengraulis mysticetus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–32 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery anchovy that gathers in big schools over coastal mud flats, it feeds mainly by filtering diatoms from the water. It serves as tuna bait and is processed into fishmeal and oil.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Engraulidae › Cetengraulis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280092.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Anchoveta live?
- The Pacific Anchoveta (Cetengraulis mysticetus) is typically found at 0–32 m.
- Is the Pacific Anchoveta dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Anchoveta is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Anchoveta get?
- The Pacific Anchoveta grows to about 22 cm.