Image Bank - Fishes
Australian Smelt
Reference |
IB0920 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Southern Smelts - RETROPINNIDAE |
Common Name |
Australian Smelt |
Scientific Name |
Retropinna semoni |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Southern Smelts are found only in southern Australia and New Zealand. They reach about 7 to 10 cm in length. They feed on small crustaceans, insects and algae. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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