Diplogrammus pauciradiatus (Gill, 1865)
Spotted dragonet
photo by Albernas, J.I.H.

Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951) to North Carolina (USA), Bermuda, and the Bahamas to Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow seagrass beds.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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