Engraulis encrasicolus

Shoal builders

  • European anchovy
  • Anchovis
  • Ansjovis
  • Anchois commun
  • Anchoa
  • Anciova

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 400 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 20 cm
  • Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!