Anchovy
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The anchovies are a family (Engraulidae) of small but common fish. Their distribution is worldwide.
Anchovies are an important food fish, both popular and unpopular for their strong flavor. They are a key ingredient in Caesar salad and common as a pizza topping.
The family includes 16 genera and over 130 species.
Species:
- European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus
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Anchovies are also commonly used as fish baits. Fishermen use live anchovies to catch bigger fishes such as seabasses and tunas. Anchovies make a perfect bait because they are the primary food source for bigger fishes in the ocean.
