The Snubnose anchovy (Anchoa choerostoma) is a saltwater fish of the family Engraulidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Snubnose anchovy is an anchovy (Engraulidae) from coastal and estuarine water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species has a slender, laterally compressed, bright-silvery body with a shiny flank band, large eyes and a broad, rearward-reaching mouth. As an open-water schooling fish it swims in dense groups and filters small zooplankton. It forms an important link in the food chain and is a valued bait and food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Snubnose anchovy?
The Snubnose anchovy has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Snubnose anchovy live?
The Snubnose anchovy lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Snubnose anchovy get?
The Snubnose anchovy grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Snubnose anchovy dangerous to humans?
No, the Snubnose anchovy is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Anchoa
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