Fishing for Indian anchovy

Stolephorus indicus

The Indian anchovy is a small, slender fish typically measuring 4-6 inches and weighing up to 0.1 pounds. It has a silver body with a bluish-green back. Found in coastal waters and estuaries, it feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. Indian anchovies form large schools and are known for their swift, synchronized swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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