Natterer's anchovy
📖 Overview
Natterer's anchovy (Anchoviella nattereri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Engraulidae. It inhabits brackish water waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 28 - 29. Snout fairly long, 4 times in head but less than eye diameter; maxilla short, tip nearly square, not quite reaching to articulation of lower jaw; lower gill rakers (not counted), about equal to eye diameter. Pectoral fin long, reaching halfway along pelvic fin; anal fin long, its origin below middle of dorsal fin base. An indistinct silver stripe along flank.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Natterer's anchovy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Natterer's anchovy is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Spawn in school .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; pelagic. Tropical; 0°S - 4°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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