| Family: |
Callionymidae (Dragonets) |
| Max. size: |
19 cm TL (male/unsexed); 20 cm TL (female); max.weight: 40.2 g; max.weight: 52.4 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 80 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Hakodate, Hokkaido to the East China Sea. More recently reported from Malaysia (Ref. 5756) and the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Infraorbital canal with no short downward branch at anterior part.. Preopercular spine straight, with an antrorse process at base, 2 to 9 very short upward process on inner side. Second dorsal fin with many small dark spots. Lower margin of anal fin black. Attains 18 cm SL. |
| Biology: |
Produces an offensive odor upon capture (Ref. 559). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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