Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Bay Anchovy vs dusky anchovy

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

Bay Anchovy

Bay Anchovy

Anchoa mitchilli

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vs
dusky anchovy

dusky anchovy

Anchoa lyolepis

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Size

Bay Anchovy

Bay Anchovy

0.12 m

Human

1.75 m

dusky anchovy

dusky anchovy

0.11 m

Bay Anchovydusky anchovy
Weight2–8 g2–8 g
Length5–12 cm5–11 cm
Top Speed5 km/h–
Lifespan2–4 yrs1–2 yrs
Incubation1 days–
Offspring5000–30000 1000–5000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantResident
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes