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  1. n. A taxonomic family within the order Clupeiformes — the anchovies and related fish.

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  1. Engraulis +‎ -idae (Wiktionary)

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  • “Prey species include anchovies (Engraulidae), sardines and pilchards (Clupeidae), and mullets (Mugilidae).”

    Galapagos penguin

  • “The dominant fish species off India’s central west coast ecosystem are Sciaenids (Pseudosciaena diacanthus), Carangidae (Caranx spp.), and Engraulidae (anchovies).”

    Arabian Sea large marine ecosystem

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  1. fish family

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  1. anchovy
  1. engraulis
  1. genus engraulis

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