Kona anchovy [Thryssa kammalensis]
Description
A species of ray-finned fish in the family Engraulidae. It is found in marine waters in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Persian Gulf to the Philippines and north to China. It's distinguished by its elongated body, small size, and silver lateral line.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Anchovies
Engraulidae
|
| Genus |
Thryssa
Thryssa
|