Sand eel
Enw gwyddonol: Many species, including Ammodytes tobianus
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Species information
Ystadegau
Length: species vary in size. Lesser sandeel up to 20cm.Statws cadwraethol
Common. The lesser sand eel is a a Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.