Author: Collette & Randall, 2000
FBname: Pitcairn Sandlance
Comments: A schooling fish, 25-30 individuals, found over sand with high ripple marks; fast swimmers and capable of rapid changes in direction; swim in perfect unison.  Preyed upon by larger pelagic fishes such as <i>Carangoides ferdau</i> and other species of <i>Ammodytoides</i> (Ref. 37585).