The American sand lance is a slender, elongated fish found along the North American Atlantic coast. Typically reaching 6-8 inches in length and weighing up to 0.1 pounds, it has a pointed snout and silvery body. It feeds primarily on plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, it burrows into sandy substrates for protection. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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American sand lance
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American sand lance
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American sand lance
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American sand lance
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