Gillellus chathamensis Dawson, 1977
Cocos stargazer
Gillellus chathamensis
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Dactyloscopidae (Sand stargazers)
Max. size:  3.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 12 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Cocos Island, Costa Rica.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on sandy bottoms. Feeds on small fishes and invertebrates.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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