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Heteristius cinctus (Osburn & Nichols, 1916) |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 27 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Ecuador. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits 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 | |||