There are no known conservation measures for this species. However, this species' distribution includes a number of Marine Protected Areas in the tropical eastern Pacific region.
Compiler:
Iwamoto, T., Eschmeyer, W., Alvarado, J.
Iwamoto, T., Eschmeyer, W., Alvarado, J. 2010. Engraulis ringens. In: IUCN 2010 . IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2010.4 . <www.iucnredlist.org>