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Group IUCN · Least Concern (LC)
Anchovy
Engraulis australis, (White, 1790)
marinebrackish
Where to see itAbout Anchovy
The Australian anchovy, Engraulis australis, is a species of anchovy of the family Engraulidae, found off south-east Australia, and around New Zealand.
The Australian anchovy feeds on plankton and is of minor importance to commercial fisheries. It is usually utilized as bait.
Species in this group
Where to see it
Top-rated dive sites where divers have spotted Anchovy.
Malaysia, Tioman Island Tioman Marine Park
Coral-covered canyon with a swim-through, famous for nudibranchs.


