Bony fish
Mediterranean Sand Smelt
Atherina hepsetus
Also known as: Baitfish, Greyback, Sand Smelt, Smelt, Southern Sand Smelt
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Baitfish
- Greyback
- Sand Smelt
- Smelt
- Southern Sand Smelt
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Overview
Found in schools usually near the surface of clear shallow sandy bays estuaries, lagoons and shorelines.
Depth - Shallow
Widespread Adriatic Sea, Eastern Atlantic, Black Sea, Mediterranean
These fish are common on shorelines, important food for larger fish species although no commercial value.
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean, Black Sea
- Country only · 2
LIVES IN
Found in schools usually near the surface of clear shallow sandy bays estuaries, lagoons and shorelines.
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Adult photos 2
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ALL STAGES
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Silversides (Atherinidae)
