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Argentine anchovy vs Zabaleta anchovy

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

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

Engraulis anchoita

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Zabaleta anchovy

Anchovia clupeoides

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Size

Argentine anchovy

Argentine anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Zabaleta anchovy

0.15 m

Argentine anchovyZabaleta anchovy
Weight5–25 g3–15 g
Length8–20 cm8–15 cm
Top Speed15 km/h8 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs1–3 yrs
Incubation2 days–
Offspring5000–25000 2000–15000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastCoast, Ocean, River
RegionsSouth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes