| Family: |
Callionymidae (Dragonets) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed); 11 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: south to Delagoa Bay, Mozambique. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Body marbled with grey; pectoral fins and distal part of pelvic fins rose or red in color (Ref. 4405). |
| Biology: |
Occurs on soft bottom among algae or seagrass (Ref. 111072). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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