dusky anchovy vs Northern Anchovy
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
dusky anchovy
0.11 m
Human
1.75 m
Northern Anchovy
0.25 m
| dusky anchovy | Northern Anchovy | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2–8 g | 15–35 g |
| Length | 5–11 cm | 10–25 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 15 km/h |
| Lifespan | 1–2 yrs | 2–4 yrs |
| Incubation | – | 2 days |
| Offspring | 1000–5000 | 5000–25000 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Cathemeral |
| Migration | Resident | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Ocean, Coast | Ocean, Coast |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America |
| Family | Engraulidae | Engraulidae |
| Order | Clupeiformes | Clupeiformes |