Mercury anchovy
📖 Overview
Mercury anchovy (Stolephorus mercurius), first described by Hata, Lavoué & Motomura, 2021 is a small fish in the family Engraulidae (order Clupeiformes). Adults typically reach 10.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Engraulidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mercury anchovy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mercury anchovy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; pelagic-neritic. Subtropical West Pacific: Japan (Ryukyu Islands) to Singapore; with distribution extending to India and Sri Lanke (molecular evidence).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Mercury anchovy is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Mercury anchovy has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (oily fish average)
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