337 observationsLeast Concern
Sand Smelt
Atherina presbyter
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Atheriniformes ›Family: Atherinidae ›Genus: Atherina
About
The sand smelt (Atherina presbyter) is a species of marine fish of the Atherinidae family, common in the north-eastern Atlantic from the Danish straits to the Canary Islands and the western Mediterranean Sea. They live in shoals near the water surface, but go deep in winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Sand Smelt is Atherina presbyter.
- The Sand Smelt has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Sand Smelt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Sand Smelt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Sand Smelt belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Sand Smelt belongs to the order Atheriniformes.
- Sand Smelt belongs to the family Atherinidae.
- Sand Smelt belongs to the genus Atherina.