Talitrus saltator

Sand-hopper
Strandfloh
Strandvlo
Puce de mer
Pulga de mar
Pulce di mare

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The animal is found on the surface
Very common species.
Hides in the sand.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups
Hides in the sand.
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 2 cm
Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
The animal is a grazer of algae.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!