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Engraulidae

Belize Anchovy

Anchoa belizensis

Twin dark lines run from nape to tail

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Belize Anchovy is a freshwater fish found in rivers and streams. One memorable detail in its record is this: Twin dark lines run from nape to tail.

Genus
Anchoa
Maximum length
5.8 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Central America: Belize and Guatemala. Doubtful occurrence in eastern rivers of Honduras.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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