| Family: |
Ammodytidae (Sand lances) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 40 - 80 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 40-40; Anal soft rays: 15-16. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 40; A 15-16; pectoral fin rays 13-14; no pelvic fins; lateral line 98-105, gill rakers 6 + 1 + 19-20 = 26-27; branchiostegal rays 7; body depth at dorsal origin 11.1%-11.8%SL; head length 4.6-4.8 in SL; eyes large, eye diameter 3.35%-4.4%SL; 3-4 broken, discontinuous yellow stripes on body (Ref. 124631). |
| Biology: |
This species is reported to be regularly caught by trawlers operating within 80 m depth (mostly within 40 m) along the east coast of India and is locally marketed for domestic consumption (Ref. 124631). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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