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Argentine anchovy vs Redband Parrotfish

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

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

Engraulis anchoita

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vs
Redband Parrotfish

Redband Parrotfish

Sparisoma aurofrenatum

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Size

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Redband Parrotfish

Redband Parrotfish

0.46 m

Argentine anchovyRedband Parrotfish
Weight5–25 g0.2–0.9 kg
Length8–20 cm15–46 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan2–4 yrs5–7 yrs
Incubation2 days–
Offspring5000–25000 10000–50000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryResident
HabitatOcean, CoastReef, Ocean, Coast
RegionsSouth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyEngraulidaeScaridae
OrderClupeiformesPerciformes