Image Bank - Fishes
Australian Anchovy
Reference |
IB0827 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Anchovies - ENGRAULIDAE |
Common Name |
Australian Anchovy |
Scientific Name |
Engraulis australis |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Anchovies form large schools and are extremely important commercially in many ares of the world. Anchovies are also an important part of the marine food chain. Feeding frenzies occur as the school are encircled and attached by Tunas, Mackerels and Sharks. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |