| Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers) |
| 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; marine |
| Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida (USA), Bahamas, and Cuba to Brazil; doubtfully from Bermuda. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 22-22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-20; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 31-31 |
| Inhabits patches of sand around coral reefs, seagrass beds, boulders and pilings. Avoids open beaches. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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