The freshwater anchovy or New Guinea thryssa[3] (Thryssa scratchleyi) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Engraulidae. It is native to Australia,[4] Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Clupeiformes |
| Family: | Engraulidae |
| Genus: | Thryssa |
| Species: | T. scratchleyi
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| Binomial name | |
| Thryssa scratchleyi | |
Habitat edit
Thryssa scratchleyi is known to be found in coastal estuaries, rivers and freshwater lagoons, usually well upstream into freshwater and has been found about 900 km (560 mi) inland in the Fly system in Papua New Guinea.
Human interaction edit
Thryssa scratchleyi is recorded to serve no threats to humans, and it is a harmless species. Due to its large size, it is harvested both as a game fish and as a target of artisanal fishing.
Size edit
Thryssa scratchleyi is recorded to be the largest anchovy known,[4] reaching a length of 40 cm (1 ft 4 in).[3]
References edit
- ^ a b Di Dario, F. & Hammer, M. (2019). "Thryssa scratchleyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T21855A2778626. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T21855A2778626.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Thryssa scratchleyi". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2023). "Thryssa scratchleyi" in FishBase. September 2023 version.
- ^ a b Gomon, M.F. (2010). "Freshwater Anchovy, Thryssa scratchleyi (Ramsay & Ogilby 1886)". Fishes of Australia. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- "Thryssa scratchleyi (Ramsay &. Ogilby, 1886) FRESHWATER ANCHOVY". Discover Life. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
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