Beihai Lancelet

Last updated 2026-11-16 — Belonging to the class Cephalochordata and the family Branchiostomidae. Commonly known as "shoulder-pole fish," it is found along coastal areas, typically burrowing in coarse, loose sand with only its head exposed. Its body is completely colorless and transparent, with clearly visible muscle segments, flattened on both sides, and tapered at both ends with a wider middle. It holds significant research value in biology and is also a prized seafood delicacy, listed among the world's rare and precious animals…