Engraulis [Engraulis]

Description

Engraulis is a key genus within the family Engraulidae, including some of the most commercially important anchovy species. These fish are recognized by their slender bodies, silver stripes along the flanks, and a deeply forked tail fin. Engraulis species are found in various oceanic and coastal waters, where they form large schools and feed on planktonic organisms.

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