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Osmerus eperlanus
ProtectedEuropean Smelt
Common Names
DEStint
ENEuropean Smelt
PT-BREperlano
ROefort
ZH一段时间
Habitat
Coastal waters and large rivers, in rivers during the spawning season.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
30 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Endangered
Very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Slender silvery body, large scales, large eyes, fresh-caught fish smell like cucumber.