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European Anchovy vs Maray

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

European Anchovy

European Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

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Maray

Maray

Etrumeus sadina

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Size

European Anchovy

European Anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Maray

Maray

0.3 m

European AnchovyMaray
Weight10–50 g15–35 g
Length8–20 cm15–30 cm
Top Speed15 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan3–5 yrs3–5 yrs
Offspring10000–25000 5000–30000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalCathemeral
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsEurope, Africa, AsiaAfrica, Asia, Oceania
FamilyEngraulidaeDussumieriidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes