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Northern Anchovy
Engraulis mordax
The Northern Anchovy is a small, schooling fish found along the Pacific coast of North America, ranging from British Columbia to Baja California. It has a slender, silver body with a bluish-green back and a large mouth extending behind the eyes. Northern Anchovies play a vital e…
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- Despite their small size, Northern Anchovies are one of the most important forage fish in the Pacific Ocean, supporting entire ecosystems and commercial fisheries.
- Northern Anchovies are filter feeders that consume tiny plankton by swimming with their mouths open. They are a key ingredient in culinary dishes such as Caesar salad dressing and are also used as bait in commercial fishing. Their large schools can contain millions of individuals, making dramatic underwater spectacles.
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