Night smelt
Spirinchus starksi
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 23.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | ?-128m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
?-128m
मछली पकड़ने की जानकारी
खेल मछली
हाँ
Taxonomy
| गण | Osmeriformes (Smelts) |
| कुल | Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Spirinchus starksi |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Night smelt get?
Night smelt can grow up to 23.0 cm long.
What family does Night smelt belong to?
Night smelt (Spirinchus starksi) belongs to the family Osmeridae (Smelts) in the order Osmeriformes (Smelts).
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