Anchovy

An anchovy (Engraulidae) is a small, common species of forage fish in the herring family. They are known for their small size, their silvery scales, and their importance as a food source for larger fish and humans. 🐟

Anchovies have a small, slender body with a blunt snout and a long, pointed tail. Their skin is a silvery-white color, and they have a series of small, dark scales on their back.

Anchovies are found in the coastal waters of oceans all over the world. They are planktivores and their diet consists of a wide variety of plankton and other tiny organisms that they filter from the water as they swim.

Anchovies are a schooling species that live in large groups called shoals. They are a crucial food source for a wide variety of larger fish and are also a common food source for humans, often used in sauces, salads, and pizzas.