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Argentine anchovy vs Broad-striped Anchovy

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

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

Engraulis anchoita

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Broad-striped Anchovy

Broad-striped Anchovy

Anchoa hepsetus

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Size

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Broad-striped Anchovy

Broad-striped Anchovy

0.15 m

Argentine anchovyBroad-striped Anchovy
Weight5–25 g3–8 g
Length8–20 cm8–15 cm
Top Speed15 km/h12 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs2–4 yrs
Incubation2 days–
Offspring5000–25000 5000–30000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalCathemeral
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsSouth AmericaEurope, Africa, North America, South America
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes