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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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