The European smelt is a slender, silvery fish commonly found in coastal and estuarine waters of Europe. It typically measures 6-8 inches in length and weighs up to 0.1 pounds. Known for its distinctive cucumber-like odor, the European smelt is an active swimmer, often forming large schools as it feeds on small aquatic organisms and plankton. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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European smelt
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