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Callionymus erythraeus Ninni, 1934 Smallhead dragonet |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Callionymidae (Dragonets) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and southern India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Caudal fin rounded. | |||
| Biology: | Found on sand and mud bottoms with some rock. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||