A small, elongated marine fish species belonging to the family Ammodytidae, characterized by its slender body and burrowing behavior in sandy marine substrates.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate and subarctic marine environments, primarily found in North Atlantic and Arctic waters, inhabiting coastal and offshore sandy seafloors at depths ranging from 0-200 meters.
Ecological Role
Critical component of marine food webs, serving as a key prey species for marine mammals, seabirds, and larger predatory fish, contributing to marine ecosystem energy transfer and biodiversity.
Morphology
SKIN COATSilvery-gray coloration, providing camouflage in sandy marine environments
LIMBS WINGSNo limbs, streamlined body with powerful, narrow caudal fin for swift swimming and sand burrowing
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes, terminal mouth adapted for planktonic feeding, acute sensory capabilities for detecting prey and predators
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, compressed body typically measuring 15-25 cm in length, with a pointed snout and small scales
