European Anchovy
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Family | Engraulidae |
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Scientific name | Engraulis encrasicolus |
Higher classification | Engraulis |
Phylum | Chordata |
Order | Clupeiformes |
Rank | Species |
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ID | 1226534 |
About European Anchovy
The European anchovy is a forage fish somewhat related to the herring. It is a type of anchovy; anchovies are placed in the family Engraulidae. It lives off the coasts of Europe and Africa, including in the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov. It is fished by humans throughout much of its range.