Anchovy Quiz: questions and answers

1. What is anchovy?

A bacteria

A mammal

A fish

2. How many species of anchovy exist?

About 140

About 190

About 180

3. Anchovies are usually classified as:

Big animal

Oily fish

Little bird

4. What is a regular food of anchovy?

Snails

Plankton

Shimps

5. The anchovy is a significant food source for:

Raccoons

Hens

Predatory fish

6. What is the maximum length of European anchovy?

20 cm

35 cm

30 cm

7. What is the scientific name of Japanese anchovy?

Engraulis japonicus

Engraulis ancrasicolus

Engraulis anchoita

8. What is the common length of Californian anchovy?

15 cm

30 cm

25 cm

9. What is the average lifespan of Peruvian anchoveta?

7 years

5 years

3 years

10. What is the maximum length of Argentine anchoita?

17 cm

27 cm

37 cm

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