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Argentine anchovy vs European 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
European Anchovy

European Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

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Size

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

European Anchovy

European Anchovy

0.2 m

Argentine anchovyEuropean Anchovy
Weight5–25 g10–50 g
Length8–20 cm8–20 cm
Top Speed15 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation2 days–
Offspring5000–25000 10000–25000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsSouth AmericaEurope, Africa, Asia
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes