Whitebait smelt
Allosmerus elongatus
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Saltwater
Overview
Whitebait smelt (Allosmerus elongatus) is a marine fish of the family Osmeridae (Smelts), in the order Osmeriformes. Maximum recorded length is 23 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–103 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22,899999618530273 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 1-103m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
1-103m
معلومات الصيد
أسماك الصيد الرياضي
نعم
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| الفصيلة | Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| الأنواع | Allosmerus elongatus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Whitebait smelt get?
Whitebait smelt can grow up to 22.899999618530273 cm long.
What family does Whitebait smelt belong to?
Whitebait smelt (Allosmerus elongatus) belongs to the family Osmeridae (Smelts) in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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