Longfin smelt
Spirinchus thaleichthys
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Overview
Longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys) is a euryhaline fish of the family Osmeridae (Smelts), in the order Osmeriformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 137 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | ?-137m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
?-137m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| Familia | Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| Especies | Spirinchus thaleichthys |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Longfin smelt get?
Longfin smelt can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
Where is Longfin smelt found?
Estuaries
What family does Longfin smelt belong to?
Longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys) belongs to the family Osmeridae (Smelts) in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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