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Platygillellus altivelis Dawson, 1974 Sailfin stargazer |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||