Californian anchovy (Engraulis mordax)

General data
- Main name: Californian anchovy
- Local names: Northern anchovy
- Climates: Subtropical, Temperate
- Habitat: Saltwater
- Native: North America
- Distribution: Pacific Ocean
Classification
- Genus: Engraulis - Anchovy
- Family: Engraulidae - Anchovy
- Order: Clupeiformes - Herrings
- Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
- Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
Description
The Californian anchovy or northern anchovy (Engraulis mordax) is a species of anchovy found in the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Mexico to British Columbia.