In most cases, it takes seven to 10 days for the hemorrhage to dissipate on its own. As the hemorrhage disappears with time, the affected area can change color, like a bruise.
The anchovy is a small green fish with blue reflections. These reflections are due to a silver stripe that runs along the length of the fish from the base of the caudal fin. It is maximum nine inches in length and body shape is variable with more slender fish in northern populations.
Bay anchovies are an important source of food for predatory fish, including the sea trout, southern flounder, striped bass, bluefish, and weakfish. Although the species itself has no recreational or commercial value, it fulfills a crucial role in the coastal food web.