Thryssa [Thryssa]

Description

Thryssa is a genus of anchovies distinguished by their slender bodies and pronounced snouts. These fish inhabit coastal waters and estuaries, often forming large schools. They have a diet that mainly consists of plankton and small invertebrates. Thryssa species are important for local fisheries as a source of food and bait, and they play a significant role in the marine food web as prey for larger fish.