Fishing for American sand lance

Ammodytes americanus

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

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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