Pyle's Sand Lance
Ammodytoides pylei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 7–120 m
- Max size: 17.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A slim sand lance that hovers in loose groups up to several metres above sandy bottoms, picking tiny animals from the drifting plankton. Its jaw shoots forward to snatch prey, and it dives back into the sand to hide.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Ammodytidae › Ammodytoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276859.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pyle's Sand Lance live?
- The Pyle's Sand Lance (Ammodytoides pylei) is typically found at 7–120 m.
- Is the Pyle's Sand Lance dangerous to divers?
- The Pyle's Sand Lance is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pyle's Sand Lance get?
- The Pyle's Sand Lance grows to about 17.3 cm.