Gillellus searcheri Dawson, 1977 Searcher stargazer |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers) | |||
Max. size: | 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Islas Tres Marias and Nayarit, Mexico to Panama. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found on sandy bottoms. Feeds on small fishes and invertebrates. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |