Panamic stargazer
📖 Overview
Panamic stargazer (Dactylagnus parvus), first described by Dawson, 1976 is a tiny fish in the family Dactyloscopidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 3.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 6 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Panamic stargazer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Panamic stargazer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 6 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Baja California Sur, Mexico and Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dactylagnus porvus | Dawson | 1976 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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