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Stolephorus pacificus Baldwin, 1984 Pacific anchovy |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Micronesia (Guam, Mariana Islands and Kosrae, Caroline Islands). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Presumed coastal, pelagic and schooling. Recorded only from bays and estuaries. The eggs are oval with a small knob. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 February 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||