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Argentine anchovy vs dusky anchovy

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

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

Engraulis anchoita

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vs
dusky anchovy

dusky anchovy

Anchoa lyolepis

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Size

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

dusky anchovy

dusky anchovy

0.11 m

Argentine anchovydusky anchovy
Weight5–25 g2–8 g
Length8–20 cm5–11 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan2–4 yrs1–2 yrs
Incubation2 days–
Offspring5000–25000 1000–5000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryResident
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsSouth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes