Species FishPacific Sand Lance

Pacific Sand Lance

Ammodytes personatus

CommonFish
Illustration of Pacific Sand Lance (Ammodytes personatus)

The Pacific Sand Lance is a slender, elongated fish with a silvery body and a distinctive pointed snout. They are known for their ability to burrow into sand, providing them protection from predators.

Habitat
Found in sandy coastal areas and shallow waters.
Diet
Primarily feeds on small zooplankton and phytoplankton.
How common
Common

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