Fishing for Picarel

Spicara smaris

The Picarel is a small marine fish found in the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean. It typically measures 5-7 inches long and weighs around 0.2 pounds. This slender fish has a silvery body with a slightly forked tail. Picarels feed on plankton and small invertebrates, and they often form large schools in coastal waters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

49 ft - 1076 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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