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Argentine anchovy vs Atlantic croaker

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

Engraulis anchoita

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vs
Atlantic croaker

Atlantic croaker

Micropogonias undulatus

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Size

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Atlantic croaker

Atlantic croaker

0.55 m

Argentine anchovyAtlantic croaker
Weight5–25 g0.5–2.5 kg
Length8–20 cm25–55 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan2–4 yrs6–12 yrs
Incubation2 days–
Offspring5000–25000 100000–1500000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastCoast, Ocean, Wetland
RegionsSouth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyEngraulidaeSciaenidae
OrderClupeiformesPerciformes