Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Northern Anchovy vs Peruvian Anchovy

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

Northern Anchovy

Northern Anchovy

Engraulis mordax

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Peruvian Anchovy

Peruvian Anchovy

Engraulis ringens

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Size

Northern Anchovy

Northern Anchovy

0.25 m

Human

1.75 m

Peruvian Anchovy

Peruvian Anchovy

0.2 m

Northern AnchovyPeruvian Anchovy
Weight15–35 g15–25 g
Length10–25 cm10–20 cm
Top Speed15 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan2–4 yrs2–4 yrs
Incubation2 days2 days
Offspring5000–25000 5000–30000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCathemeralDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsNorth AmericaSouth America
FamilyEngraulidaeEngraulidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes