Anchovy
| Anchovies |
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European anchovy |
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Amazonsprattus
Anchoa
Anchovia
Anchiovella
Cetengraulis
Coilia
Encrasicholina
Engraulis
Jurengraulis
Lycengraulis
Lycothrissa
Papuengraulis
Pterengraulis
Setipinna
Stolephorus
Thryssa
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The anchovies are a family (Engraulidae) of small but common fish. Their distribution is worldwide.
Anchovies are an important food fish, both popular and unpopular for their strong flavor. They are a key ingredient in Caesar salad and common as a pizza topping. Fishermen also use anchovies as bait for larger fish such tuna and sea bass.
The family includes 16 genera and over 130 species.
Species:
