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==Sub-Species==
==Notable Sub-Species==
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 20 April 2023

Sand Fish - "Sebastian Romu" © 2019

About

A large bony fish which buries itself in loose sand to ambush the smaller fish and crustaceans it preys upon.
Common Names
<list names the species is referenced by-->

Description

Classification
fish
Size
<--number--> kg (<--number--> pounds), <--height--> m ( <--height--> feet/inches), <length--> as appropriate
Appearance
wide flat bodied fish with bluish-sliver scales. It possesses a defensive array of sharp dorsal spines which are often raised above the seabed when it lays in ambush
Sexual dimorphism
<--note differences between the sexes-->
Variance
<--any other variance, include subspeciation-->

Ecology

Habitat
temperate to tropical saltwater, sandy sea floor
Diet
<--what do they eat-->

Behaviour

Social grouping
<--herds, pack, solitary, etc-->
Temperament
<--skittishness, aggression-->
Intelligence
<--apparent intelligence-->
Reproduction
<--method, cycles, associated behaviours-->

Notable Sub-Species

<--list of sub-species with notable differences-->

Domestication

General
<--brief note about domestication-->
Resources
Sand fish are considered good for eating, and their large size can provide several meals for a small family from a single fish.

Stories

See Also

<--links to related material-->