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BAITFISH [1 record]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
  • Commercial Fishing
  • Aquaculture
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

A small fish produced commercially in aquaculture to be used as food to entice a larger fish.

CONT

When bait fish are jumping, it usually indicates they are being chased by predators. The predators could be game fish.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
  • Pêche commerciale
  • Aquaculture
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
DEF

Petit poisson produit commercialement en pisciculture pour être utilisé comme nourriture pour attirer un poisson plus gros.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peces
  • Pesca comercial
  • Acuicultura
  • Caza y pesca deportiva
DEF

Pez pequeño producido comercialmente en acuicultura para ser usado como alimento para atraer un pez más grande.

Key term(s)
  • pez carnada
  • pez cebo
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