Longfin smelt
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The longfin smelt is a small anadromous fish native to the North Pacific, and adjacent streams and lakes. Its name is derived from its long pectoral fins, which extend almost to the base of its pelvic
Spirinchus thaleichthys
Photo: Rene Reyes, Tracy Fish Collection Facility, March 7 2008, US Bureau of Reclamation
Photo: Rene Reyes, Tracy Fish Collection Facility, February 14 2008, US Bureau of Reclamation
Potamocorbula amurensis
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Potamocorbula amurensis is a species of small saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the order Myida. Common names include the overbite clam, the Asian clam, the Amur River clam and the brackish-
Longfin smelt
…that would naturally flow into the San Francisco Estuary was diverted for human use. Additionally, several introduced species such as the Amur clam (Corbula amurensis) has lowered availability of food resources for native fish such as S. thaleichthys. However, this decision was challenged by U.S. House Representative…
Potamocorbula amurensis