The northern sand lance is a slender, elongated marine fish found in cold-temperate coastal waters and sandy seafloors of the North Atlantic. It typically grows to 6–8 inches in length and weighs only a few ounces. The species displays burrowing behavior, often forming dense schools near shore and exhibiting rapid, darting movements in open water. This summary was AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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