Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

European Anchovy vs Striped eel catfish

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

Size

European Anchovy

European Anchovy

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Striped eel catfish

Striped eel catfish

0.32 m

European AnchovyStriped eel catfish
Weight10–50 g0.15–0.45 kg
Length8–20 cm15–32 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan3–5 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation–7 days
Offspring10000–25000 300–1500
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationMigratoryResident
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast, Reef, Mangrove
RegionsEurope, Africa, AsiaAsia, Oceania
FamilyEngraulidaePlotosidae
OrderClupeiformesSiluriformes