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Species catalogue
Anchovy
Order
Clupeiformes
Family
Engraulidae
Marine fish with regularly ossified skeleton. Body very elongated, without abdominal crest. Prominent and rounded nose. Wide mouth. Upper jaw long and pointed. Bluish green on dorsum and silver ventral face.
Characteristics
FAO code
ANE
ANE
Specie
Engraulis encrasicolus
Engraulis encrasicolus
Type
Blue fish
Blue fish
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
- Area 47: the Southeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
Fishing seasons
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
International denominations
Germany
Sardelle
France
Anchois européen
Italy
Alice ancioa
Portugal
Enchova
United Kingdom
Anchovy
Japan
Katakuchiiwashi
Fishing areas
