BIOTIC Species Information for Gastrosaccus spp.
Researched byDr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick Data supplied byPML
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandFound at various locations around the British Isles from northern Scotland to the Isles of Scilly. Possibly under recorded from the coasts of Ireland.
Global distributionFound in north-west Europe from Denmark and Scotland to northern France, possibly under recorded from other worldwide locations.
Biogeographic rangeTemperate. Depth rangeNot researched
MigratoryNon-migratory / Resident   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferencesWater column (pelagic)
Coarse clean sand
Fine clean sand
Physiographic preferences
Biological zoneInsufficient information
Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References
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