The Australian anchovy, Engraulis australis, is a species of anchovy of the family Engraulidae, found off south-east Australia, and around New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Australian Anchovy being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Engraulis encrasicolus
- Engraulis mordax
- Engraulis ringens
- Hyperlophus vittatus
- Sardina pilchardus
- Leuresthes tenuis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Clupeiformes
- Family
- Engraulidae
- Genus
- Engraulis
- Species
- Engraulis australis
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