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European Anchovy vs Indian pellona

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

European Anchovy

European Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

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vs
Indian pellona

Indian pellona

Pellona ditchela

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Size

European Anchovy

European Anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Indian pellona

Indian pellona

0.15 m

European AnchovyIndian pellona
Weight10–50 g15–45 g
Length8–20 cm8–15 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan3–5 yrs2–4 yrs
Offspring10000–25000 5000–20000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratory–
HabitatOcean, CoastCoast, Ocean, Mangrove, River
RegionsEurope, Africa, AsiaAsia, Oceania
FamilyEngraulidaePristigasteridae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes