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Definition of sand diver

sand diver

Plural:sand divers
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A species of lizardfish native to the shallow coastal waters and coral reefs of the western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, known for burying itself in the sandy sea floor to camouflage and ambush prey.

Example

"While snorkeling near the reef, she spotted a sand diver perfectly camouflaged against the ocean floor, waiting for an unsuspecting small fish."

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• Nearby Words

sand
sand bass
sand boa
sand diver
sand lizard
sand skink
sand tiger shark

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sand diver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sand%20diver
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