Sandfish

Overview

A large bony fish which buries itself in loose sand to ambush the smaller fish and crustaceans it preys upon.

Common Names

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Description

Classification

fish

Size

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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

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Variance

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Ecology

Habitat

temperate to tropical saltwater, sandy sea floor

Diet

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Behaviour

Social grouping

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Temperament

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Intelligence

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Reproduction

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Sub-Species

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Domestication

General

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Resources

Sand fish are considered good for eating, and their large size can provide several meals for a small family from a single fish.

See Also

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