Clearhead icefish
Protosalanx hyalocranius
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Overview
Clearhead icefish (Protosalanx hyalocranius) is a euryhaline fish of the family Salangidae, in the order Osmeriformes.
Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Freshwater & Saltwater
Taxonomy
| Order | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| Family | Salangidae |
| Species | Protosalanx hyalocranius |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does Clearhead icefish belong to?
Clearhead icefish (Protosalanx hyalocranius) belongs to the family Salangidae in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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