American sand lance
Ammodytes americanus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 23,5 cm |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-73m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Тип воды
Saltwater
Диапазон глубин
0-73m
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Perciformes/Uranoscopoidei |
| Семейство | Ammodytidae |
| Виды | Ammodytes americanus |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How big does American sand lance get?
American sand lance can grow up to 23.5 cm long.
Where is American sand lance found?
Estuaries
What family does American sand lance belong to?
American sand lance (Ammodytes americanus) belongs to the family Ammodytidae in the order Perciformes/Uranoscopoidei.
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