A marine fish species belonging to the family Ammodytidae, characterized by its elongated, slender body adapted for burrowing in sandy marine environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal marine waters of the Northeast Atlantic, preferring sandy and sandy-muddy substrates in temperate regions, typically found at depths between 10-50 meters
Ecological Role
Key species in marine food webs, serving as critical prey for seabirds, marine mammals, and larger predatory fish species, contributing significantly to coastal ecosystem energy transfer
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, silvery-grey scales providing camouflage in sandy marine environments
LIMBS WINGSNarrow, pointed fins with efficient swimming capabilities
HEAD SENSORYSmall eyes, terminal mouth with limited dentition, adapted for detecting prey in sandy substrates
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, cylindrical body with pointed snout, reaching average length of 30-40 cm, highly streamlined for burrowing
