| Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers) |
| 6.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Eastern Pacific: endemic to the Galapagos Islands. |
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| Prefers shallow waters where the sediment size is tiny, especially intertidal areas that have white coral sand. Never found in waters that are brackish or fresh. Carnivores, which prey on a variety of benthic invertebrate animals (Ref. 28023). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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