Slime Smelt

Fish Facts
The Slime Smelt is a common sight in the waterways of NLACakaNM, typically swimming together in large schools and leaving a trail of their trademark slimy secretions. These fish constantly exude a slimy substance made primarily from Slime, which also contains a sort of fishy oil that gives it a rather strong odor. It's thought that this slime serves as a deterrent for predators, who get overwhelmed by the clouds of slime schools of these fish leave in their wake. Of course, this technique is ineffective on the individual level, a single slime smelt can never produce enough slime on its own, and must group up for this defense mechanism to have a chance of working. Slime smelt are a big local export for the city, as they're abundance makes them a decent source of slime for those with a net and some patience. The unrefined fishy slime gets sent over to a lab, where the pure Slime is isolated from the fishy oil, which is sent off to local seafood restaurants for use as a flavor additive. The fish themselves, once given a thorough cleaning, make for a good snack and are a local delicacy, with fish fry events being a common occurrence. They are generally served grilled, but also taste good deep-fried, especially in a batter.