As you might guess, sand divers are frequently encountered on sand. Sometimes they are partially buried in the sand. Often they are posed, ready to take off in an instant, to catch some unsuspecting prey. Sand divers belong to the lizardfish family. They are quite patient, and can usually be approached for a photo, although sometimes they take off after a flash.
The fish in the photos below ranged from 10 to 12 inches long. The photos were taken at depths from 15 to 40 feet.
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| A side view, from the front, using a flash |
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| A pair of sand divers, both facing to the left, natural light |
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| A partially buried sand diver, natural light |
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| A close-up from the front, natural light |
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| A view from above, this fish is facing the upper left, using a flash |
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