Littlefin anchovy

Papuengraulis micropinna

Data Deficient Engraulid Fish in the Record

Littlefin anchovy is a migratory fish from Western Central Pacific. The largest recorded length is 12 cm. Its body is an elongated body.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Herrings
Family: Engraulidae
Genus: Papuengraulis
Maximum length: 12 cm
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Gulf of Papua (off Port Romily; in mouths of rivers flowing into the Gulf; Arafura Sea, but no indication if Australian or Irian Jaya coast).
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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