Tasmanian whitebait

The Tasmanian whitebait or Derwent whitebait, Lovettia sealii, is a galaxiid of the family Galaxiidae, found only in Tasmania, Australia.

The Tasmanian whitebait lives in the demersal, anadromous, freshwater, brackish, marine environment.

The Tasmanian whitebait or Derwent whitebait, Lovettia sealii, is a galaxiid of the family Galaxiidae, found only in Tasmania, Australia. It grows to a length of up to 8 cm. References - * "Lovettia sealii". FishBase. Ed. More

the seasonal run, the majority of adult Tasmanian whitebait has an opportunity to spawn while the anglers keen to target whitebait, have the chance to lawfully take fish. More

Tasmanian Whitebait fishing Tasmanian Whitebait, Lovettia sealii were commercially fished until an extensive closed season beginning in 1974. Some recreational fishing has been allowed since 1990. L. More

Common names

Derwent smelt in English
Derwent whitebait in English
Tasmanian troutlet in English
Tasmanian whitebait in English
whitebait in English
塔岛南乳鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
塔島南乳魚 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Osmeriformes
Family : Galaxiidae
Genus : Lovettia
Species : Lovettia sealii
Authority : Johnston, 1883