cigarfish
Hypomesus olidus
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Overview
cigarfish (Hypomesus olidus) is a euryhaline fish of the family Osmeridae (Smelts), in the order Osmeriformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.1 kg. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,05 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 10-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
10-?m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| Famille | Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| Espèces | Hypomesus olidus |
Foire aux questions
How big does cigarfish get?
cigarfish can grow up to 20.0 cm long and weigh 0.05 kg.
Where is cigarfish found?
Estuaries
What family does cigarfish belong to?
cigarfish (Hypomesus olidus) belongs to the family Osmeridae (Smelts) in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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