| Common name | Lesser sandeel |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Territory | Ireland |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | primary lexeme |
| 1st modifier | habitat/ecology |
| 2nd modifier | mod. for size |
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