The Gill's sand lance (Ammodytoides gilli) is a saltwater fish of the family Ammodytidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
Gill's sand lance is a sand lance (Ammodytidae) from shallow sandy water of the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a very slender, elongate, silvery body with a pointed, projecting lower jaw and a long dorsal fin. As a social fish it swims in schools just above the bottom and dives head-first into the sand in a flash when threatened, also burrowing in it at night. It filters small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gill's sand lance?
The Gill's sand lance has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Gill's sand lance live?
The Gill's sand lance lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Gill's sand lance get?
The Gill's sand lance grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Gill's sand lance dangerous to humans?
No, the Gill's sand lance is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Ammodytoides
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