Whitebait smelt
Allosmerus elongatus
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Saltwater
Overview
Whitebait smelt (Allosmerus elongatus) is a marine fish of the family Osmeridae (Smelts), in the order Osmeriformes. Maximum recorded length is 23 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–103 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22,899999618530273 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-103m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
1-103m
Informations sur la pêche
Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| Famille | Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| Espèces | Allosmerus elongatus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Whitebait smelt get?
Whitebait smelt can grow up to 22.899999618530273 cm long.
What family does Whitebait smelt belong to?
Whitebait smelt (Allosmerus elongatus) belongs to the family Osmeridae (Smelts) in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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