Other Saltwater
Jacksmelt
Atherinopsis californiensis
SaltwaterAtherinopsidaeNot Evaluated
About
Jacksmelt are slender, elongated fish with a slightly flattened body. They are schooling fish, often found in large numbers near the surface of the water, and are known for their ability to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.
- Average size
- 10-17 inches
- Colors
- Silvery with a bluish-green back and a prominent silver stripe along the side.
- Diet
- Plankton, small crustaceans, fish larvae, and algae.
- Region
- West Coast of North America, from British Columbia to Baja California.