Family: |
Uranoscopidae (Stargazers) |
Max. size: |
23.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 46 - 73 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Suez, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Caudal fin slightly rounded. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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