White Anchovy [Cetengraulis edentulus]
Description
The White Anchovy is a species of fish in the Engraulidae family. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean, specifically in the region stretching from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the southeastern coast of Brazil. This species tends to inhabit coastal waters and estuaries, and it plays a critical role in the food chain due to its plankton-based diet. It is distinguished by a long and slender body, a deeply forked tail, and a small, pointed, toothless mouth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Anchovies
Engraulidae
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| Genus |
Cetengraulis
Cetengraulis
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