The Pacific rainbow smelt is a small, slender fish typically measuring 6-9 inches and weighing up to 0.2 pounds. It has a silvery body with a faint iridescent sheen. Found in coastal and estuarine waters, it primarily feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, it plays a crucial role in marine food webs. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Pacific rainbow smelt
length · weight
Pacific rainbow smelt
length · weight
Pacific rainbow smelt
length · weight
Pacific rainbow smelt
length · weight
Pacific rainbow smelt
length · weight
Pacific rainbow smelt
length · weight
Pacific rainbow smelt
length · weight
Pacific rainbow smelt
length · weight


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