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jacksmelt

/ˈdʒæk.smɛlt/

Traduction: Poisson relativement grand de la famille des athérinidés, présent le long de la côte pacifique de l'Amérique du Nord, pouvant atteindre jusqu'à 45 centimètres de longueur.

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/ˈdʒæk.smɛlt/formalamericanscientific
  • frPoisson relativement grand de la famille des athérinidés, présent le long de la côte pacifique de l'Amérique du Nord, pouvant atteindre jusqu'à 45 centimètres de longueur.

A relatively large silversides fish native to the Pacific coast of North America, known to reach up to 18 inches in length.

  1. A type of silversides fishB2formalamericanscientific

    A relatively large species of silversides found along the Pacific coast of North America, known to grow up to 18 inches in length.

    frjacksmelt (poisson)

    • Jacksmelt are often caught by anglers fishing from piers.
    • The marine biologist identified the specimen as a juvenile jacksmelt.
    • These fish prefer shallow coastal waters and estuaries.
    • Jacksmelt are sometimes used as bait for larger game fish.