Pacific Sand Lance
Ammodytes hexapterus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–275 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender, silvery sand lance that dives into clean sand to hide, it forms vast schools that shimmer near the surface. It is one of the most important forage fish of the North Pacific, feeding seabirds, whales and salmon alike.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Ammodytidae › Ammodytes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254510.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Sand Lance live?
- The Pacific Sand Lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) is typically found at 0–275 m.
- Is the Pacific Sand Lance dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Sand Lance is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Sand Lance get?
- The Pacific Sand Lance grows to about 30 cm.