Freshwater anchovy
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The freshwater anchovy or New Guinea thryssa[1] (Thryssa scratchleyi) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Engraulidae. It is native to Australia,[2] Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.[3]
Habitat
Thryssa scratchleyi is known to be found in coastal estuaries, rivers and freshwater lagoons, usually well upstream into freshwater and has been found about Template:Cvt inland in the Fly system in Papua New Guinea.
Human interaction
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
Thryssa scratchleyi is recorded to be the largest anchovy known,[2] reaching a length of Template:Cvt.[1]
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