Freshwater anchovy
The freshwater anchovy (Thryssa scratchleyi) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Engraulidae. It is endemic to Australia. Often mistaken for a minnow.
| Freshwater anchovy | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Clupeiformes |
| Family: | Engraulidae |
| Genus: | Thryssa |
| Species: | T. scratchleyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Thryssa scratchleyi (E. P. Ramsay & J. D. Ogilby, 1886) | |
Environment
Thryssa scratchleyi is known to be found in brackish freshwaters of estuaries.[2]
Threats
Thryssa scratchleyi is recorded to serve no threats to humans, and it is a harmless species.[3]
Biology
Thryssa scratchleyi is recorded to be the largest anchovy known.[2]
References
- Di Dario, F.; Hammer, M. (2019). "Thryssa scratchleyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T21855A2778626. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T21855A2778626.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- "Freshwater Anchovy, Thryssa scratchleyi (Ramsay & Ogilby 1886)". Fishes of Australia. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- "Thryssa scratchleyi (Ramsay &. Ogilby, 1886) FRESHWATER ANCHOVY". Discover Life. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
Sources
- Wager, R. (1996). "Thryssa scratchleyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996: e.T21855A9323970. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T21855A9323970.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
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