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Northern Anchovy

Northern Anchovy

Thryssa Hamiltonii

Quick Facts

Scientific name Thryssa Hamiltonii

Other names Hamilton's Anchovy, Hamilton's Thryssa

Size Up to 27 cm (10.6 in)

Weight Up to .40 kg (.88 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution River mouths & coastal waters

Depth Range

Interesting Info

The Hamilton’s Anchovy is a brackish water fish being found in both rivers and coastal waters, in estimated depths up to 13 m (42 ft).
Hamilton Thryssa like most anchovies are generally used as a bait fish.
These fish are omnivores and primarily feed on plankton, prawns and copepods.
No established lifespan, presumably between 3 and 5 years, like many others in its family.
They are an important food source in the food chain.
The main predators of anchovy include seabirds, dolphins, sharks, larger predatory fish and marine mammals.

Species Interaction

Recreational Fishing

Hamilton’s anchovy also known as the Northern anchovy are not a highly targeted fish. Like other anchovy, they are often used as a baitfish but can be popular with certain types of dishes for human consumption.

The Hamilton Thryssa can be found throughout norther parts of Western Australia, across the Northern Territory and most of Queensland.

Scientific Classification

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Actinopterygii

Order: Clupeiformes

Family: Engraulidae

Genus: Thryssa

Species: Thryssa hamiltonii

Conservation Status

There is little information on the conservation status of the Hamiltion’s Anchovy. This species has not been evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).