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Osmerus eperlanus (Smelt)
Nomenclature
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Class: Osteichthyes (Bony Fish)Order: Osmeriformes (Smelts)
Species:
Osmerus eperlanus (Smelt)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Smelt
SUMMARY
Sparling, as they are known in Scotland, are referred to in other parts of its UK as smelt. Adult sparling utilise estuarine environments and spawn in rivers.
Additional Information
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