Encrasicholina punctifer, known as the buccaneer anchovy, or in Hawaiian as nehu, is an anchovy of the family Engraulidae that is widespread in the Indo-Pacific.
Description
The buccaneer anchovy is widespread in the Indo-Pacific and measures 13 centimeters long.[1]
Biology
The buccaneer anchovy feeds on plankton. It is chiefly marine, frequenting in schools.[2]
References
- ^ Randall, John E. (2007). Reef and shore fishes of the Hawaiian Islands. University of Hawaii at Manoa. Sea Grant College Program. Honolulu: Sea Grant College Program, University of Hawaiʻi. ISBN 978-1929054039. OCLC 137274534.
- ^ "Encrasicholina punctifer summary page". FishBase.
Food
The buccaneer anchovy is usually used for bait or used for minor commercial importance and is very important for being one of the food sources for large pelagic fishes and tuna.