Uranoscopus albesca Regan, 1915 Longspine stargazer |
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FAO |
Family: | Uranoscopidae (Stargazers) | |||
Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 350 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Gabon to Angola, but possibly more widespread. | |||
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Biology: | Often buried in sand or mud (Ref. 7366). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |