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Freshwater Anchovy

Thryssa scratchleyi (Ramsay & Ogilby 1886)

Freshwater anchovy

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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.

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Freshwater Anchovy, Thryssa scratchleyi (Ramsay & Ogilby 1886)". Fishes of Australia. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Thryssa scratchleyi (Ramsay &. Ogilby, 1886) FRESHWATER ANCHOVY". Discover Life. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
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Freshwater anchovy: Brief Summary

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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.

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