American Sand Lance
NameAmerican Sand Lance
Scientific NameAmmodytes americanus
Common NamesAmerican Sand Lance, Sand Eel
FamilyAmmodytidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Labrador to North Carolina
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)9
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-59
pH Range7.8-8.4
Description
The American Sand Lance is a slender, silvery marine fish found in cold temperate waters of the Western Atlantic. Known for its burrowing behavior in sandy substrates, it is a crucial forage fish, feeding primarily on zooplankton. Due to its specialized cold-water requirements and role as a prey species, it is not typically kept in home aquariums.
