Lesser sandeel
Ammodytes tobianus
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Overview
Lesser sandeel (Ammodytes tobianus) is a marine fish of the family Ammodytidae, in the order Perciformes/Uranoscopoidei. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–96 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-96m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
1-96m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes/Uranoscopoidei |
| Familia | Ammodytidae |
| Especies | Ammodytes tobianus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Lesser sandeel get?
Lesser sandeel can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
Where is Lesser sandeel found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Lesser sandeel belong to?
Lesser sandeel (Ammodytes tobianus) belongs to the family Ammodytidae in the order Perciformes/Uranoscopoidei.
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