Anchoviella Hernanni
📖 Overview
Anchoviella Hernanni (Anchoviella hernanni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Engraulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
This species can be distinguished from all congeners except A. jamesi, A. manamensis and A. perezi, by having GR 12-15 (vs. 16-35) in the lower branch of the 1st gill arch. On the other hand, it differs from A. jamesi, A. manamensis and A. perezi by having 9.5-14.8% head length (vs. up to 6.0% HL) distance between verticals through the posterior margin of the orbit to the posterior margin of the upper jaw .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Anchoviella Hernanni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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