Where Does Anchovy Live?

Anchovy lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Anchovy

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically pelagic, from surface waters down to about 400 meters, but most commonly found in the upper 100 meters.

Environment

Coastal and offshore pelagic zones, estuaries, and sometimes freshwater in certain species. They prefer productive waters, often associated with upwelling zones.

Geographic range

Worldwide in temperate and tropical oceans, including the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Oceans, and the Mediterranean Sea. Specific species have more restricted ranges (e.g., European Anchovy in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, Peruvian Anchovy off Peru and Chile).

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