Cayenne anchovy [Anchoviella cayennensis]
Description
The Cayenne anchovy is found in the Western Central Atlantic: Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname. This species inhabits coastal waters and estuaries where it feeds on zooplankton. It is known for its schooling behavior.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Anchovies
Engraulidae
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| Genus |
Anchoviella
Anchoviella
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