What is another word for Genus Xenorhyncus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs zˈɛnɔːhˌɪnkəs] (IPA) 
Genus Xenorhyncus refers to a group of fish commonly known as sand lances, horned sand lances, or sand eels. Some common synonyms for this genus include Ammodytes, Gymnammodytes, Hyperoplus, and Leptochirus. These fish are often found in shallow waters along sandy beaches, and are an important food source for larger predatory fish and marine mammals. Sand lances have a slender body shape and are capable of swimming at high speeds, making them difficult prey for their predators. They are also important for their role in the ecosystem, as they help to maintain the balance of the food chain in their marine habitats.
