| Alternative Name | European sprat |
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| Irish Name | Salán | |
| Latin Name | Sprattus sprattus | |
| Environment | Pelagic | |
| Importance | Commercial | |
| Depth (m) | 10-150 | |
| Max Length (cm) | 16 (SL) | |
Atlantic coasts from northern Morocco northwards to North Sea and Baltic, Mediterranean, Adriatic, Sea, Black Sea |
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