Smooth Sandeel
Gymnammodytes semisquamatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender sandeel that burrows into shell and gravel beds, it darts out to feed on plankton in coastal waters. Smooth bodied and silvery, it is a vital food for seabirds and larger fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Ammodytidae › Gymnammodytes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126754.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smooth Sandeel live?
- The Smooth Sandeel (Gymnammodytes semisquamatus) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Smooth Sandeel dangerous to divers?
- The Smooth Sandeel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smooth Sandeel get?
- The Smooth Sandeel grows to about 30 cm.