James's anchovy [Anchoviella jamesi]
Description
James's anchovy is found in the Eastern Pacific: Panama to Peru. It primarily resides in coastal waters where it feeds on zooplankton. This species is known for its schooling behavior.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Anchovies
Engraulidae
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| Genus |
Anchoviella
Anchoviella
|