Californian anchovy
(Engraulis mordax)

Classification

Species: Engraulis mordax

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.