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Gillellus greyae Kanazawa, 1952 Arrow stargazer |
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photo by
Cox, C.D. |
| Family: | Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida (USA), Bahamas, and Cuba to Brazil; doubtfully from Bermuda. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 22-22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-20; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 31-31 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits patches of sand around coral reefs, seagrass beds, boulders and pilings. Avoids open beaches. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 December 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||