Astroscopus sexspinosus (Steindachner, 1876)
Brazilian stargazer
Astroscopus sexspinosus
photo by Vaske Jr., T.

Family:  Uranoscopidae (Stargazers)
Max. size:  31 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 15 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to northern Argentina.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Body yellowish green dorsally, head vaguely brownish, greyish white ventrally (Ref. 27363).
Biology:  Found in sandy bottoms, gravel or mud, adults between 5-15 m, juveniles between 0-5 meters on the edge of beaches and protected bays (Ref. 26375).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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