The Anchovy sharpbelly (Pseudolaubuca engraulis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 22 cm.
Description
The anchovy sharpbelly is a cyprinid (Xenocyprididae) from rivers, lakes and canals of East Asia. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a slender, strongly laterally compressed, bright-silvery body with a keeled belly and an upturned mouth. As a social, surface-oriented schooling fish it swims in open water and snaps at insects falling on the water, small plankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Anchovy sharpbelly?
The Anchovy sharpbelly has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Anchovy sharpbelly live?
The Anchovy sharpbelly lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Anchovy sharpbelly get?
The Anchovy sharpbelly grows to a maximum of about 22 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Anchovy sharpbelly dangerous to humans?
No, the Anchovy sharpbelly is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudolaubuca
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