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Bay Anchovy vs Zabaleta anchovy

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

Bay Anchovy

Bay Anchovy

Anchoa mitchilli

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Zabaleta anchovy

Anchovia clupeoides

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Size

Bay Anchovy

Bay Anchovy

0.12 m

Human

1.75 m

Zabaleta anchovy

0.15 m

Bay AnchovyZabaleta anchovy
Weight2–8 g3–15 g
Length5–12 cm8–15 cm
Top Speed5 km/h8 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs1–3 yrs
Incubation1 days–
Offspring5000–30000 2000–15000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastCoast, Ocean, River
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes