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The Manamo anchovy (Anchoviella manamensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Engraulidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Manamo anchovy is a small anchovy (Engraulidae) from northern South America; it is named after the Cano Manamo in the Orinoco delta. The species is small, slender and translucent-silvery with a shiny side band. It lives in large schools in fresh to brackish estuarine water of the delta and adjacent coastal waters. At and near the surface it feeds by filtering small zooplankton. It is an important prey fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Manamo anchovy?
The Manamo anchovy has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Estuarine dwarf anchovy of the Orinoco delta (Cano Manamo, fresh to brackish water).
Where does the Manamo anchovy live?
The Manamo anchovy lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water. Northern South America; Orinoco delta and estuaries.
How big does the Manamo anchovy get?
The Manamo anchovy grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Manamo anchovy dangerous to humans?
No, the Manamo anchovy is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Manamo anchovy edible?
The Manamo anchovy is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Anchoviella
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