Author: (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882)
FBname: Bright anchovy
Remark: <i>Anchoviella parri</i> Hildebrand, 1943 could be a valid species according to Castro-Aguirre <i>et al.</i> (2005) (also Ref. 189).
Comments: Occurs in coastal waters, but most often recorded from bays, lagoons and estuaries, thus able to tolerate lowered salinities.  Forms schools (Ref. 9298).