Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

dusky anchovy vs Zabaleta anchovy

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

dusky anchovy

dusky anchovy

Anchoa lyolepis

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Zabaleta anchovy

Anchovia clupeoides

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Size

dusky anchovy

dusky anchovy

0.11 m

Human

1.75 m

Zabaleta anchovy

0.15 m

dusky anchovyZabaleta anchovy
Weight2–8 g3–15 g
Length5–11 cm8–15 cm
Top Speed–8 km/h
Lifespan1–2 yrs1–3 yrs
Offspring1000–5000 2000–15000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastCoast, Ocean, River
RegionsNorth America, South AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes