Gillellus greyae Kanazawa, 1952
Arrow stargazer
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 Family:  Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers)
 Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida (USA), Bahamas, and Cuba to Brazil; doubtfully from Bermuda.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 22-22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-20; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 31-31
 Biology:  Inhabits patches of sand around coral reefs, seagrass beds, boulders and pilings. Avoids open beaches.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 11.12.97
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 26.08.94

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