Fishing for Delta smelt

Hypomesus transpacificus

The Delta smelt is a small, slender fish native to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in California. It typically measures 2-3 inches long and weighs up to 0.1 pounds. This species feeds on plankton and is known for its semi-transparent body and silvery sheen. Delta smelt inhabit brackish waters and exhibit a calm, schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Critically endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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