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Argentine anchovy vs Striped parrotfish

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

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

Engraulis anchoita

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Striped parrotfish

Striped parrotfish

Scarus iseri

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Size

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Striped parrotfish

Striped parrotfish

0.28 m

Argentine anchovyStriped parrotfish
Weight5–25 g30–150 g
Length8–20 cm15–28 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan2–4 yrs4–7 yrs
Incubation2 days–
Offspring5000–25000 10000–50000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryResident
HabitatOcean, CoastReef, Coast, Ocean
RegionsSouth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyEngraulidaeScaridae
OrderClupeiformesPerciformes