| Osmeridae (Smelts) |
| 23 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 128 m |
| Northeast Pacific: southeastern Alaska to Point Arguello in central California, USA. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-19; Vertebrae: 60-64. In males, pectoral fins longer; tuberculate on head, scales, and lower fins (Ref. 6885). Green with silvery sides (Ref. 6885). |
| Feeds on small shrimp-like crustaceans (Ref. 4563). Caught during the spawning season (Ref. 2850). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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