Anchovies belongs to the family:

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) Engraulidae
Explanation:
→ Anchovies are small pelagic fishes belonging to the family Engraulidae.
→ Characterized by large mouths, pointed snouts, and silver bodies.
→ They play a major role in marine food webs and commercial fisheries.
Information Booster:
→ Important species include Stolephorus and Engraulis.
→ Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and widely used in fishmeal industries.
→ Found in tropical and temperate coastal waters.
Additional Information (Other Options):
(a) Clupeidae – herrings, sardines.
(b) Dussumieridae – round herrings.
(c) Dorosomidae – gizzard shads.