Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Bay Anchovy vs Northern 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
Northern Anchovy

Northern Anchovy

Engraulis mordax

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Size

Bay Anchovy

Bay Anchovy

0.12 m

Human

1.75 m

Northern Anchovy

Northern Anchovy

0.25 m

Bay AnchovyNorthern Anchovy
Weight2–8 g15–35 g
Length5–12 cm10–25 cm
Top Speed5 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs2–4 yrs
Incubation1 days2 days
Offspring5000–30000 5000–25000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalCathemeral
MigrationPartial MigrantPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes