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Shortfin Sand Stargazer

Platygillellus rubellulus (Kendall & Radcliffe 1912)

Life Cycle

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Possibly viviparous with internal fertilization (Ref. 28023).
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Biology

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Prefers shallow waters where the sediment size is tiny, especially intertidal areas that have white coral sand. Never found in waters that are brackish or fresh. Carnivores, which prey on a variety of benthic invertebrate animals (Ref. 28023).
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