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Sand eel
Scientific name: 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
Statistics
Length: species vary in size. Lesser sandeel up to 20cm.Conservation status
Common. The lesser sand eel is a a Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.