The sand smelt (Atherina presbyter) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Atherinidae, the silversides. This species is found in the Northeastern Atlantic Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sand Smelt being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Atherinomorus vaigiensis
- Atherina boyeri
- Atherinops affinis
- Atherinomorus stipes
- Menidia menidia
- Hyperlophus vittatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Atheriniformes
- Family
- Atherinidae
- Genus
- Atherina
- Species
- Atherina presbyter
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