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Crapatalus munroi Last & Edgar, 1987 Robust pygmy-stargazer |
| Family: | Leptoscopidae (Southern sandfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 18 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Victoria and Tasmania, Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 36-38; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 36-37. Sandy color dorsally, pale in color ventrally; matches sand types in color and pattern (Ref. 9002). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow quiet waters in light-colored sand (Ref. 9002). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||