Sand Lance Facts

 

The humble sand lance (Ammodytes personatus) is a small, silver forage fish that plays an important role in the ecosystem’s food web. Staying true to its name, the sand lance is known for burrowing face-first into the sand on the seafloor. In recent years, conservation efforts have been made to protect the sand lance population and their habitat. Protecting this population helps to conserve the variety of birds, fish, and mammals that eat them by keeping their food source viable.

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Photo by Mandy Lindeberg. Banner photo by David Ayers.

Photo by Mandy Lindeberg. Banner photo by David Ayers.

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