Spirinchus

Spirinchus is a genus of smelts (Osmeridae) from the North Pacific Ocean and adjacent streams.

Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

• Spirinchus lanceolatus <small>(Hikita, 1913)</small> (Shishamo smelt, shishamo)
• Spirinchus starksi <small>(Fisk, 1913)</small> (Night smelt)
• Spirinchus thaleichthys <small>(Ayres, 1860)</small> (Longfin smelt)

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