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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.

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