Bigfin anchovy
Anchoa pectoralis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 6,800000190734863 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-22m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
1-22m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Engraulidae (Anchovies) |
| Especies | Anchoa pectoralis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Bigfin anchovy get?
Bigfin anchovy can grow up to 6.800000190734863 cm long.
What family does Bigfin anchovy belong to?
Bigfin anchovy (Anchoa pectoralis) belongs to the family Engraulidae (Anchovies) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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