Sand smelt

Sand smelt

 

Scientific name : Atherina presbyter

 

Family : Atherinidae (atherines, 69 species)
Size : Up to 20 cm
Distribution : Coasts of Europe and North Africa

 

Biology : This small fish is typical of coastal and brackish waters. To protect itself from predators, it travels in compact shoals. It feeds on all kinds of invertebrates, including small crustaceans, worms and even insects, depending on the environment it frequents.

 

IUCN status : Least concern