Dactylagnus mundus Gill, 1863
Giant sand stargazer
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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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