Ammodytoides [Ammodytoides]
Description
Ammodytoides is a genus of anchovies that are characterized by their elongated bodies and sandy habitats. They are often found buried in the sand during the day and are known for their ability to rapidly burrow to escape predators. These fish are small, usually not exceeding a few centimeters in length, and feed on plankton and small invertebrates.
Species
Hawaiian Sand Lance [Ammodytoides idai]
View DetailsBroadbanded Sand Lance [Ammodytoides gilli]
View DetailsLeaden Sand Lance [Ammodytoides leptus]
View DetailsSpotfin Sand Lance [Ammodytoides pylei]
View DetailsRough Sand Lance [Ammodytoides rugops]
View DetailsXanadu's Sand Lance [Ammodytoides xanthops]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Anchovies
Engraulidae
|
Statistics
- Species 6