| Family: |
Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: known only from Bermuda. The Panama and Puerto Rico specimens reported in Ref. 6791 were not this species, but perhaps Anchoa lyolepis). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 19-22. Body moderately compressed and slender. Snout short, about 3/4 the eye diameter; maxilla long, its tip sharply pointed, reaching almost to the gill opening; gill cover canals of the walkeri-type. A silver stripe is on the sides. |
| Biology: |
A schooling species occurring in coastal waters. Apparently common (at least in August, but not in July). Specimens with well developed eggs were taken in June, 1927, suggesting a summer spawning period. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 20 April 2015 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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