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Eigenmann's anchovy (Anchoa eigenmannia)
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Eigenmann's anchovy (Anchoa eigenmannia) specimen
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Engraulidae

Eigenmann's anchovy

Anchoa eigenmannia

Twelve to fourteen gill rakers face outer gulf surf

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Eigenmann's anchovy is known around Eastern Central Pacific as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the largest recorded length is 8 cm.

Genus
Anchoa
Maximum length
8 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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