| Family: |
Cyclopsettidae (Sand whiffs) |
| Max. size: |
20.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 78-78; Anal soft rays: 62-62 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits soft bottoms. Marketed fresh and may also be utilized as fishmeal. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2021 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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