Gillellus searcheri explained

Gillellus searcheri, the Searcher stargazer, is a species of sand stargazer native to the Pacific coast of the Americas from Mexico to Panama where they prefer areas with sandy substrates at depths of from 1mto15mm (03feetto49feetm). It can reach a maximum length of 3.5cm (01.4inches) TL.

Etymology

The specific name honours the research vessel Searcher, the type being collected aboard this vessel.^[1]

External links

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Order BLENNIIFORMES: Families TRIPTERYGIIDAE and DACTYLOSCOPIDAE . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 5 May 2019 . 29 January 2019.