Whitesaddle Stargazer
Dactyloscopus pectoralis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–45 m
- Max size: 5.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny sand stargazer barely five centimetres long, it lies in sandy patches near reefs with its eyes turned upward toward the light. From this buried position it snatches small fishes and invertebrates passing overhead.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Dactyloscopidae › Dactyloscopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276404.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitesaddle Stargazer live?
- The Whitesaddle Stargazer (Dactyloscopus pectoralis) is typically found at 0–45 m.
- Is the Whitesaddle Stargazer dangerous to divers?
- The Whitesaddle Stargazer is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitesaddle Stargazer get?
- The Whitesaddle Stargazer grows to about 5.2 cm.