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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Peaceful sand lance

Ammodytes heian Orr, Wildes & Kai, 2015
Max Length
22.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Peaceful sand lance (Ammodytes heian) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ammodytidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Ammodytes heian
Authority
Orr, Wildes & Kai, 2015
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
22.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Peaceful sand lance is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Peaceful sand lance is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Peaceful sand lance is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Peaceful sand lance is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 36°N - 38°N, 140°E - 142°E Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00295 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
22.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Orr, Wildes & Kai, 2015

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