Fish
Sprat
Sprattus sprattus
Tiny silver baitfish in vast shimmering bait balls; sharp belly keel.
Usually seen at
14-75 m (median 34 m)
Size
Small (under 10 cm)
Habitat
Midwater, Open water
Behaviour
Schooling
Where it's seen
Occurrence records around the UK & north-east Atlantic (OBIS). The ringed marker is the PEBL filming site.
Reference photos
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