Caroline anchovy (Stolephorus multibranchus)

Scientific name: Stolephorus multibranchus Wongratana, 1987

Caroline anchovy (Stolephorus multibranchus)

The Caroline anchovy (Stolephorus multibranchus) is a marine fish of the family Engraulidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, Ponape [=Pohnpei], Caroline Islands.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20. Belly with 2 to 4 small needle-like pre-pelvic scutes. Maxilla tip pointed, reaching lower hind margin of pre-operculum; hind border of pre-operculum convex, rounded. Isthmus muscle tapering evenly forward to hind border of branchial membrane. Pelvic fins long. Silver stripe down flank; a pair of dark lines along back from head to dorsal fin origin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Stolephorus multibranchus
Family
Engraulidae (Anchovies)
Order
Clupeiformes (Herrings)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Depth range
0–50 m (0–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Ponape [=Pohnpei], Caroline Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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