Ammodytidae (Sand lances) |
7.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine |
Southeast Atlantic: East London to Port Alfred, South Africa. Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles (Ref. 5465). Western Central Pacific (Ref. 10275). |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 50-51; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-24. Mouth large; lower jaw strongly projecting; upper jaw protrusible (Ref. 10275). Body pale olive above, silvery white below; fine black dots on dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 5465). |
Occurs in sandy areas (Ref. 10275). Rare species (Ref. 5465). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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