Longfin smelt
| Longfin smelt | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Osmeriformes |
| Family: | Osmeridae |
| Genus: | Spirinchus |
| Species: | S. thaleichthys
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| Binomial name | |
| Spirinchus thaleichthys (Ayres, 1860)
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The longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys) is a small anadromous fish native to the North Pacific, and adjacent streams and lakes. Its name is derived from its long pectoral fins, which extend almost to the base of its pelvic fins.