Greek Whole Whitebait/ Anchovy (Gauros) 1kg

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Greek Whole Whitebait/ Anchovy (Gauros) 1kg

Gavros or gavros is a fish known since ancient times. It is the “origin” of the ancient Greeks. It is also known by the name anjouya or hapsi. Its scientific name is “Engraulis encrasicolus” (Engraulis encrasicolus) and it belongs to the engraulidae family.

The length of the anchovy ^[1] reaches up to 20 cm. Its back and sides are blue-green, while its belly is white to silvery and shiny. Its body is elongated, its snout is long and its upper jaw protrudes longer. Its mouth reaches all the way behind the eyes, bearing small and pointed teeth. It has a dorsal fin , a low pectoral fin, the ventral opposite the dorsal fin, a small triangular peduncle and a forked tail.