Brazilian Sand Stargazer
Platygillellus brasiliensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–2 m
- Max size: 4.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny sand stargazer of shallow Brazilian reefs, it buries itself in coarse shell gravel with only its eyes and a fin tip showing. From there it appears to swim through the loose grains at the edges of sand flats and below reef walls.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Dactyloscopidae › Platygillellus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282272.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brazilian Sand Stargazer live?
- The Brazilian Sand Stargazer (Platygillellus brasiliensis) is typically found at 1–2 m.
- Is the Brazilian Sand Stargazer dangerous to divers?
- The Brazilian Sand Stargazer is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brazilian Sand Stargazer get?
- The Brazilian Sand Stargazer grows to about 4.1 cm.