Atherinopsis californiensis

Atherinopsis californiensis, the jack silverside or jacksmelt, is a species of neotropical silverside native to the Pacific coast of North America from Oregon, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico. This species grows to 45 cm (18 in)in total length and is important commercially as a source of human food. It is the only known member of its genus.

Other common names

California smelt, blue smelt, horse smelt, peixe rey, pescado del rey, pesce rey, silverside

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