Ametropus ammophilus
Allen & Edmunds, 1976
sand minnow
Ametropus ammophilus is a of in the , commonly known as the sand minnow. It was described by Allen and Edmunds in 1976. The species is known from a restricted geographic range in western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ametropus ammophilus: /əˈmɛtrəpəs æˈmɒfɪləs/
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Distribution
Southwestern Canada and northwestern United States. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'ammophilus' derives from Greek roots meaning 'sand-loving', consistent with the 'sand minnow'.