| Family: |
Callionymidae (Dragonets) |
| Max. size: |
28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 180 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: south to Natal, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body light to dark brown in color; black blotch on distal portion of 3rd dorsal spine; black submarginal band on anal fin (Ref. 4405). |
| Biology: |
Found on sandy and muddy substrate of coastal areas (Ref. 5213). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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