The freshwater anchovy or New Guinea thryssa (''Thryssa scratchleyi'') is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Engraulidae. It is native to Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

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 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, reaching a length of .

References

freshwater anchovy The freshwater anchovy or New Guinea thryssa (''Thryssa scratchleyi'') is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Engraulidae. It is native to Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Habitat ''Thryssa scratchleyi'' is known to be found in ...

Freshwater fish of the Northern Territory Freshwater fish of Queensland Freshwater fish of New Guinea Taxa named by Edward Pierson Ramsay Taxa named by James Douglas Ogilby

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