Family: |
Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers) |
Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Pacific coast of Baja California and the northern Gulf of California to Panama. Also the Galapagos Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Sand dweller on protected beaches and near-shore sites in less than 5 m. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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