Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

Other names

None

SASSI Colour

Green

Biological Information

Spawning mostly over Agulhas bank, very abundant. Often in mixed schools with sardine

Habitat

Over continental shelf near surface

Distribution

Mostly in upwelling areas off west and SW Cape coasts

Capture Methods

Caught with purse-seine nets

Conservation Notes

Very important commercial species along with sardines. Mostly processed into fish meal and oil, used in the production of animal feeds

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