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Dactylagnus mundus Gill, 1863 Giant sand stargazer |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Pacific coast of Baja California and the northern Gulf of California to Panama. Also the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Sand dweller on protected beaches and near-shore sites in less than 5 m. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||