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Argentine anchovy vs Inca Scad

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

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

Engraulis anchoita

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Inca Scad

Inca Scad

Trachurus murphyi

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Size

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Inca Scad

Inca Scad

0.64 m

Argentine anchovyInca Scad
Weight5–25 g0.15–1.5 kg
Length8–20 cm20–64 cm
Top Speed15 km/h40 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs8–12 yrs
Incubation2 days–
Offspring5000–25000 50000–500000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsSouth AmericaSouth America, Oceania
FamilyEngraulidaeCarangidae
OrderClupeiformesPerciformes