Maxillicosta reticulata
Maxillicosta reticulata (de Buen, 1961)


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Family:  Neosebastidae (Gurnard scorpionfishes)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is. and Juan Fernández Is.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found on sandy bottoms into which they dig backwards, sometimes with only the head in view (Ref. 89357).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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