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
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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