Japanese anchovy

Engraulis japonicus Temminck & Schlegel, 1846

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Japanese anchovy is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Unknown. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameEngraulis japonicus
Common nameJapanese anchovy
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendUnknown
Class—
OrderClupeiformes
FamilyEngraulidae
GenusEngraulis
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