European Sprat
Sprattus sprattus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–150 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small schooling fish of inshore waters, the European sprat gathers in huge shoals and rises to the surface at night to feed on planktonic crustaceans. It tolerates the low salinities of estuaries and spawns in shallow water, releasing thousands of floating eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Clupeidae › Sprattus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126425.
FAQ
- How deep does the European Sprat live?
- The European Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) is typically found at 10–150 m.
- Is the European Sprat dangerous to divers?
- The European Sprat is harmless to divers.
- How big does the European Sprat get?
- The European Sprat grows to about 16 cm.