Image Bank - Fishes
Freshwater Anchovy
Reference |
IB0831 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Anchovies - ENGRAULIDAE |
Common Name |
Freshwater Anchovy |
Scientific Name |
Thryssa scratchleyi |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Freshwater Anchovies occur in northern rivers draining into the Gulf of Carpentaria. This species is the largest in the family, growing to about 40 cm in length. Most Anchovies are plankton feeders. More information on Fishes of Australia. |