Delta Smelt
Hypomesus transpacificus
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Brackish
Longitud Máxima
12,0 cm
Familia
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Orden | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| Familia | Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| Especies | Hypomesus transpacificus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Delta Smelt get?
Delta Smelt can grow up to 12.0 cm long.
Where is Delta Smelt found?
Estuaries
What family does Delta Smelt belong to?
Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus) belongs to the family Osmeridae (Smelts) in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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