American Sand Lance
Ammodytes americanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–73 m
- Max size: 23.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender, eel shaped fish that dives into the seabed and vanishes, the American sand lance burrows several inches into clean sand to hide and rest. It gathers in vast schools in coastal shallows and bays, feeding chiefly on copepods, and is itself a key prey for seabirds and larger fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Ammodytidae › Ammodytes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159587.
FAQ
- How deep does the American Sand Lance live?
- The American Sand Lance (Ammodytes americanus) is typically found at 0–73 m.
- Is the American Sand Lance dangerous to divers?
- The American Sand Lance is harmless to divers.
- How big does the American Sand Lance get?
- The American Sand Lance grows to about 23.5 cm.