Lesser Sand Lance

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Ammodytes tobianus

Lesser Sand Lance, a reference photo
Photo: TomiUSM · Public domain

The lesser sand eel or sand lance (Ammodytes tobianus) is a species of fish in the sand lance family Ammodytidae. It is an elongated cylindrical fish which may be up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) long.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lesser Sand Lance being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Labriformes
Family
Ammodytidae
Species
Ammodytes tobianus

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