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Callionymus fasciatus Valenciennes, 1837 Banded dragonet |
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photo by
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| Family: | Callionymidae (Dragonets) | |||
| Max. size: | 16.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Mediterranean Sea: Gulf of Genoa to the western Aegean Sea. Also known from the southern and eastern Black Sea. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs on sandy bottoms. Feeds on small bottom invertebrates, mainly worms and crustaceans (Ref. 5968). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 June 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||