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Length, six to twelve inches. Back, dark greenish black; sides, bright silvery; eye, large and of orange color; fins, transparent; teeth, strong.

The Smelt is found at the mouth of rivers. It is a favorite foodfish, and bites at shrimps.

Length, twelve inches. The Capelin is like the smelt, but has very small scales. The second back fin is longer than that of the smelt, while the teeth are small.

The Capelin is found from Maine northwards.