Citharichthys cornutus (Günther, 1880)
Horned whiff
Citharichthys cornutus
photo by Fischer, L.G.

Family:  Cyclopsettidae (Sand whiffs)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 30 - 400 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951) to Georgia, USA to Uruguay.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 74-84; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 60-68
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 February 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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