Atherina hepsetus

Shoal builders

  • Mediterranean sand smelt
  • Gemeiner Ährenfisch
  • Grote zuidelijke koornaarvis
  • Sauclet
  • Chucleto
  • Latterino sardaro

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 15 cm
  • Maximum age known : 5 year(s)
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!