The Shorttail thryssa (Thryssa brevicauda) is a brackish-water fish of the family Engraulidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Shorttail thryssa is an anchovy (Engraulidae) from coastal, estuarine and lower river water around Australia and the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a slender, silvery body with a shiny lengthwise stripe and a projecting snout with inferior mouth. As a social schooling fish it swims in open water and filters plankton and small crustaceans. It is locally an important bait and food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Shorttail thryssa?
The Shorttail thryssa has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Shorttail thryssa live?
The Shorttail thryssa lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Shorttail thryssa get?
The Shorttail thryssa grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Shorttail thryssa dangerous to humans?
No, the Shorttail thryssa is harmless to humans.
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