Ammodytes tobianus

Eels and others

Lesser sandeel
Kleiner Sandaal
Zandspiering
Lançon ; Equille
Lanzon

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 0 and 96 Meters.
Very 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 : 20 cm
Maximum age known : 7 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing

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