Family: |
Callionymidae (Dragonets) |
Max. size: |
2.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); 2.15 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 25 - 130 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan, New Caledonia and Hawaii. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Body elongate, head slightly depressed. Snout short, eye large. Body with 4 bright red bands (female, Japan) (Ref. 37436). |
Biology: |
Benthic (Ref. 58302). |
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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