Stokell's smelt
📖 Overview
Stokell's smelt (Stokellia anisodon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Retropinnidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Stokell's smelt is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stokell's smelt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; anadromous . Subtropical; 43°S - 47°S Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | smelt · Stokell's Smelt · Stokells Smelt |
| 🌍CES | koruškovec novozélandský |
| 🌍EST | Valgetint |
| 🌍MRI | Pōrohe |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Стокелия |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 紐西蘭青瓜魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retropinna anisodon | Stokell | 1941 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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