cigarfish
Hypomesus olidus
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,05 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 10-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
10-?m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| Familia | Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| Especies | Hypomesus olidus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does cigarfish get?
cigarfish can grow up to 20.0 cm long and weigh 0.05 kg.
Where is cigarfish found?
Estuaries
What family does cigarfish belong to?
cigarfish (Hypomesus olidus) belongs to the family Osmeridae (Smelts) in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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