Lepidammodytes macrophthalmus

(Lepidammodytes macrophthalmus)

Description

Lepidammodytes macrophthalmus is a species of sand lance endemic to the Pacific Ocean waters around Hawaii. A deep-water fish, it is found at around 200 metres (660 ft). This species grows to a length of 15.9 centimetres (6.3 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Ammodytidae
Genus:Lepidammodytes
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