Californian anchovy
(Engraulis mordax)
Classification
Species:
Engraulis mordax
Genus:
Engraulis - Anchovy
Family: Engraulidae - Anchovy
Order: Clupeiformes - Herrings
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
General data
Scientific names:
Californian anchovy
Local names:
Northern anchovy
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climates:
Subtropical, Temperate
Native to coast of:
North America
Distribution:
Pacific Ocean
The Californian anchovy or northern anchovy (Engraulis mordax) is a species of anchovy found in the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Mexico to British Columbia.