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Jacksmelt Atherinopsis californiensis

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Alternate name: Jack Silverside

Family: Atherinidae, Silversides view all from this family

Dimensions Up to 18" (45 cm).

Habitat Ocean or bay shallows.

Range California, Northwest.

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