Gray's Grenadier Anchovy
NameGray's Grenadier Anchovy
Scientific NameCoilia grayi
Common NamesGray's Grenadier Anchovy, Gray's Anchovy
FamilyEngraulidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Southeast Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)150
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeBrackish, Marine
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger peaceful brackish fish, Larger peaceful marine fish
Description
Gray's Grenadier Anchovy (*Coilia grayi*) is a slender, silvery fish with an elongated body and a distinctive yellowish caudal fin. Native to the Indo-West Pacific, it inhabits coastal, estuarine, and sometimes freshwater environments. This species is a schooling carnivore, primarily feeding on plankton and small fish, and is commercially important in its native range.
