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Buccaneer anchovy

Encrasicholina punctifer

Classification

Encrasicholina punctifer, known as the buccaneer anchovy, or in Hawaiian as nehu, is an anchovy of the family Engraulidae that is widespread in the Indo-Pacific. Description The buccaneer anchovy is widespread in the Indo-Pacific and measures 13 centimeters long. Biology The buccaneer anchovy feeds on plankton.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog