Tasmanian smelt
📖 Overview
Inhabits estuaries and the lower reaches of coastal streams . Occurs in lowland streams, forming schools that feeds at or near the surface on insects and zooplankton. Found among the annual Tasmanian whitebait migrations in shoals with Lovettia seali and various galaxiids. Most of the life cycle is spent at the sea . The species is thought to have an anadromous life cycle involving upstream migration of adults from the sea prior to spawning. Newly hatched larvae are carried on tides out to sea where they develop to maturity .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tasmanian smelt is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tasmanian smelt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tasmanian smelt is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tasmanian smelt is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; anadromous . Temperate; 41°S - 44°S Endemic to Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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