Sailfin stargazer
📖 Overview
Sailfin stargazer (Platygillellus altivelis), first described by Dawson, 1974 is a tiny fish in the family Dactyloscopidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 4.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 3 to 37 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sailfin stargazer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sailfin stargazer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 37 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sailfin Stargazer |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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