Stolephorus [Stolephorus]

Description

Stolephorus encompasses a variety of small, schooling anchovies found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. These fish are characterized by their small size, transparent bodies, and a distinctive silvery sheen. They play a crucial ecological role by converting plankton into a form that can be consumed by larger predatory fish. Stolephorus species are also harvested for bait and human consumption.

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