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Gillellus semicinctus Gilbert, 1890 Half-banded stargazer |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 140 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia, including the Galapagos and other offshore islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy bottoms (Ref. 11482). Feeds on small fishes and invertebrates (Ref. 11482). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 11482. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||