Anchovy kilka
Clupeonella engrauliformis
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Brackish
Overview
Anchovy kilka (Clupeonella engrauliformis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Ehiravidae, in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 16 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–78 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16,5 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,03 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-78m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Brackish
Plage de profondeur
0-78m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Famille | Ehiravidae |
| Espèces | Clupeonella engrauliformis |
Foire aux questions
How big does Anchovy kilka get?
Anchovy kilka can grow up to 16.5 cm long and weigh 0.03 kg.
What family does Anchovy kilka belong to?
Anchovy kilka (Clupeonella engrauliformis) belongs to the family Ehiravidae in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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