The big-scale sand smelt is a small, slender fish with a translucent body and larger scales, often found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. It typically grows up to 6 inches and weighs a few ounces. The species is known for its schooling behavior and is often seen swimming near the water's surface. This summary is AI generated
Fishing forecast
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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