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Kathetostoma averruncus Jordan & Bollman, 1890 Smooth stargazer |
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photo by
Butler, J. |
| Family: | Uranoscopidae (Stargazers) | |||
| Max. size: | 32 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 13 - 384 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: California, USA to Isla Lobos de Tierra, Peru and the Galapagos Islands. Rare north of central Baja California, Mexico (Ref. 2850). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found on bottom. Feeds mainly on other fishes. Young are pelagic and eaten by large predatory fishes such as tunas. Spine above pectoral fin probably slightly venomous. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||
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