Cape sandlance
Gymnammodytes capensis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 17,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 59-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
59-?m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes/Uranoscopoidei |
| Familia | Ammodytidae |
| Especies | Gymnammodytes capensis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Cape sandlance get?
Cape sandlance can grow up to 17.0 cm long.
What family does Cape sandlance belong to?
Cape sandlance (Gymnammodytes capensis) belongs to the family Ammodytidae in the order Perciformes/Uranoscopoidei.
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