Platygillellus altivelis Dawson, 1974
Sailfin stargazer
Platygillellus altivelis
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers)
Max. size:  4.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 37 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy bottoms. Feeds on small fishes and invertebrates.
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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