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Bay Anchovy vs European 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
European Anchovy

European Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

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Size

Bay Anchovy

Bay Anchovy

0.12 m

Human

1.75 m

European Anchovy

European Anchovy

0.2 m

Bay AnchovyEuropean Anchovy
Weight2–8 g10–50 g
Length5–12 cm8–20 cm
Top Speed5 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation1 days–
Offspring5000–30000 10000–25000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsNorth AmericaEurope, Africa, Asia
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes