Great Anchovy
NameGreat Anchovy
Scientific NameAnchoa mitchilli
Common NamesBay Anchovy, Striped Anchovy
FamilyEngraulidae
OriginWestern Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, North America
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesMollies, Bumblebee Goby, Small Scats, Other peaceful brackish fish
Description
The Great Anchovy, scientifically known as Anchoa mitchilli, is a small, schooling fish native to the Western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Characterized by its slender, silvery body and a prominent lateral stripe, it thrives in brackish estuaries where it feeds on zooplankton.
