| Family: |
Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae |
| Max. size: |
2.97 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species can be distinguished from all congeners except A. jamesi, A. manamensis and A. perezi, by having GR 12-15 (vs. 16-35) in the lower branch of the 1st gill arch. On the other hand, it differs from A. jamesi, A. manamensis and A. perezi by having 9.5-14.8% head length (vs. up to 6.0% HL) distance between verticals through the posterior margin of the orbit to the posterior margin of the upper jaw (Ref. 128810). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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