Ammodytes Collection

Varieties of eel
Common eel, Muraena anguilla, gulper, Saccopharynx flagellum, electric eel, Gymnotus electricus, smallhead, Leptocephalus morrisii, sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus, cusk eel, Ophidium barbatum

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) with wings out stretched with a beak full of sand eels. Close-up portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, coming into land with beak full of sand eels (Ammodytes tobianus). Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, with beak full of sand eels. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Pacific cutlassfish and sand eel
Pacific cutlassfish, Trichiurus lepturus 71, and sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus 72. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg

Common dragonet, Callionymus lyra, and lesser sand eel or sand lance, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia

Small sandeel, Ammodytes tobianus
Small sandeel, sand launce or sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Thousands of Pacific Sandlance (Ammodytes hexapterus) swim overhead, as a few rockfish (Sebastes sp.) swim in the distance

wiild, wildlife, Cerastes, plant, pretty, vipera, background, female, wild, ammodytes, european, danger, species, poison, Kristian Bell Photography, 619554986

Gymnammodytes cicerelus, or Mediterranean Sand Eel, also known as the Short-Snouted Launce (Lance). Date: 1864

Lesser Launce and Larger Launce
Lesser Launce (Lance) and Larger Launce (Lance) or Wide-Mouthed Launce (both classified as Ammodytes tobianus). Also known as Sand Eel and Sandlance as they burrow in sand. Date: 1864

Hammerhead, Sphyrna zygaena, and smooth hound shark, Mustelus mustelus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Horned Viper male

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"Ammodytes: A World of Wonders in the Depths and Skies" Witness the harmonious coexistence of nature as a Puffin gracefully perches on Sea thrift, showcasing the beauty of Fratercula arctica amidst Armeria maritima blooms. The Atlantic Puffin, a master fisherman, returns to land with its beak full of sand eels - a testament to their remarkable hunting skills and dedication to feeding their young. Captured mid-flight, behold the awe-inspiring sight of an Atlantic Puffin carrying an abundant load of sand eels in its beak while soaring through the skies above Fair Island in Shetland Islands. Dive into the underwater realm where Pacific cutlassfish and sand eel dance together, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that showcases both grace and survival instincts. Encounter the enchanting Common dragonet (Callionymus lyra) alongside its lesser companions, painting a vibrant picture against a backdrop teeming with various species of eel. Discover the humble yet vital role played by Small sandeel (Ammodytes tobianus), as it becomes part of an intricate marine ecosystem that supports countless other creatures' existence. Marvel at thousands of Pacific Sandlance swimming overhead like silver ribbons in motion - reminding us how interconnected life is beneath our vast oceans' surface. Immerse yourself in untamed wilderness as Cerastes snakes slither through pretty Vipera plants; witness female Ammodytes thriving amidst this captivating natural background. Explore Mediterranean waters where Gymnammodytes cicerelus or Mediterranean Sand Eel thrives – showcasing adaptability and resilience within diverse aquatic environments. Observe Lesser Launce alongside Larger Launce swimming side by side; these slender fish exemplify unity despite differences – teaching us valuable lessons about acceptance and cooperation.