The Smallspotted dart is a sleek, silver fish with distinctive small spots along its body. It typically measures around 12 inches and weighs up to 1.5 pounds. Found in coastal and estuarine waters, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Known for its agile swimming, it often forms schools and exhibits a lively, active behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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