Day smelt
Hypomesus pretiosus
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Longitud Máxima
30,5 cm
Familia
Overview
Day smelt (Hypomesus pretiosus) is a marine fish of the family Osmeridae (Smelts), in the order Osmeriformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| Familia | Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| Especies | Hypomesus pretiosus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Day smelt get?
Day smelt can grow up to 30.5 cm long.
What family does Day smelt belong to?
Day smelt (Hypomesus pretiosus) belongs to the family Osmeridae (Smelts) in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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