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Cayenne anchovy (Anchoviella cayennensis)
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Engraulidae

Cayenne anchovy

Anchoviella cayennensis

Dark edging sharpens its bright silver stripe

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • South America
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Cayenne anchovy is a fish of Western Atlantic. The largest recorded length is 13.5 cm. Its body is an elongated body.

Maximum length
13.5 cm
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Venezuela to Brazil.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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