Milky sand stargazer
📖 Overview
Known from tide pools and shallow coastal regions. Inhabits black volcanic sand and coarse, white coral sand, where it often occurs together with . Platygillellus rubellulus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Milky sand stargazer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Milky sand stargazer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Milky sand stargazer is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 9 m . Tropical Southeast Pacific: Endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockeridia lactea | Myers & Wade | 1946 | Synonym |
| Cokeridia lactea | Myers & Wade | 1946 | Synonym |
| Crockeridius lactea | Myers & Wade | 1946 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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