An anchovy is a small, common forage fish of the family Engraulidae. Most species are found in marine waters, but several will enter brackish water and some in South America are restricted to fresh water. The more than 140 species are placed in 17 genera they are found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, and in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Anchovies are usually classified as oily fish. Learn more about Anchovy
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Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
Californian Anchovy (1 videos) | Engraulis mordax | Least concern |
European Anchovy (7 videos) | Engraulis encrasicolus | Least concern |
Indian Anchovy (120 videos) | Stolephorus indicus | Least concern |
Nehu (2 videos) | Encrasicholina purpurea | Least concern |
Pacific Anchovy (2 videos) | Stolephorus pacificus | Data deficient |
Spined Anchovy (1 videos) | Stolephorus tri | Not Available |