Species FishBay Anchovy

Bay Anchovy

Anchoa mitchilli

CommonFish
Illustration of Bay Anchovy (Anchoa mitchilli)

The Bay Anchovy is a small, silvery fish with a distinctive dark stripe along its side. It is a key species in the food web, serving as a vital food source for larger fish and birds.

Habitat
Found in estuaries and coastal waters.
Diet
Feeds on plankton and small aquatic organisms.
How common
Common

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