Whitesaddle stargazer
📖 Overview
Found on sandy bottoms near reefs . Feeds on small fishes and invertebrates . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished from D. fallax and D. insulatus by having the following characters: scales absent above the lateral line; upper lip fimbriae, modally 9; preopercular canal pores, modally 5; unbranched labial fimbriae .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitesaddle stargazer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 45 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: from the Gulf of California and southwestern tip of Baja California northward to Bahia Santa Maria.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dactyloscopus pectoralis pectoralis | Gill | 1861 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 22 records indexed .
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