European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus L. is one of the most abundant fish species in the Sea of Azov – Black Sea basin. Historically it is the main commercial fish in all Black Sea countries. In modern conditions, the share of anchovy catches totals

Reports of morphological differences between European anchovy (Engraulis cf. encrasicolus) from coastal and marine habitats have long existed in the ichthyologic literature, and have given rise to a long-standing debate on their taxonomic status. More

In June–October 1995–1996, the conditions of food resources and feeding of Azov anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus maeoticus were investigated. During this period, the biomass of zooplankton decreased in comparison with previous years. The species composition