Famiglia Ammodytidae - Sand lances
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Classe |
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Teleostei |
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No. of Genera in Ref |
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5 |
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No. of Species in Ref |
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18 |
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Ambiente |
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Fresh : No |
Salmastro : Yes |
Marino : Yes |
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Acquario |
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none |
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First Fossil Record |
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middle
Tertiary
lower
Oligocene |
Fonte Biblio.. Berg, L.S. 1958 | |
Commento |
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Distribution: Arctic, Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Body elongate with minute cycloid scales. Dorsal and anal fin spines absent. Usually without pelvic fins. Lateral line running along dorsal. Toothless. Dorsal fin long; soft rays usually 40-69. Anal fin rays 14-36. Banchiostegal rays 7. Gill membranes separate. No swim bladder. Vertebrae 52-78. Maximum length 30 cm. |
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Etymology |
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Greek, ammos = sand + Greek dytes = diving. 1607 ( Ref. 45335). |
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Division |
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Marine |
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Reproductive guild |
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nonguarders |
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Typical activity level |
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normal |
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Fonte Bibliografica Principale |
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