What do anchovies eat?

Anchovies have a varied diet, consisting mainly of small crustaceans, such as copepods, krill and shrimp, as well as fish larvae and small fish. The anchovies are voracious predators and use their large mouths and pointed teeth to capture their prey. They also feed on phytoplankton, which are microscopic plants found in the ocean. Additionally, anchovies have been known to consume sea lice and other parasites from larger fish species, helping to maintain a healthy ecosystem.