| Family: |
Uranoscopidae (Stargazers) |
| Max. size: |
59 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 9,100.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 36 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Cleithral spine with venom gland (Ref. 57406). Found inshore, at depths to 36 m (Ref. 55313). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 November 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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