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The anchovies are a family (Engraulidae) of small but common fish. Their distribution is worldwide.

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The family includes 16 genera and over 130 species.

Species:

• European anchovyThe European anchovy Engraulis encrasicholus is a fish somewhat related to the herring. Anchovies are placed in the family Engraulidae. It is easily distinguished by its deeply-cleft mouth, the angle of the gape being behind the eyes. The pointed snout ex Engraulis encrasicolus