New Zealand Smelt (Retropinna retropinna), also known locally as Silveries or Cucumberfish. One of the six 'Whitebait' species. Traditional food.

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Colourful patterns on small fish. These are Smelt, also known as Silveries (Osmeridae)

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Size: 4000px × 2571px
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Diarmuid / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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