Northern Gulf anchovy
📖 Overview
Northern Gulf anchovy (Anchoa mundeoloides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Engraulidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 26 - 31. Snout pointed, about 3/4 eye diameter; maxilla moderate, tip somewhat bluntly pointed, reaching just to inter-operculum; gill cover canals of panamensis-type. Anal fin long, its origin under about middle of dorsal fin base. A narrow silver stripe along flank, about width of pupil.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Northern Gulf anchovy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Northern Gulf anchovy is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Spawn in school .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range ? - 10 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 28°N, 116°W - 112°W Central Pacific: northern Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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