American smelt
Osmerus mordax
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 35,599998474121094 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-425m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-425m
Informations sur la pêche
Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| Famille | Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| Espèces | Osmerus mordax |
Foire aux questions
How big does American smelt get?
American smelt can grow up to 35.599998474121094 cm long.
Where is American smelt found?
Estuaries
What family does American smelt belong to?
American smelt (Osmerus mordax) belongs to the family Osmeridae (Smelts) in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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