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Callionymus delicatulus Smith, 1963 Delicate dragonet |
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photo by
Winterbottom, R. |
| Family: | Callionymidae (Dragonets) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 28 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea to the Solomons; Palau in Micronesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in sand to mud bottoms of lagoon reefs (Ref. 1602). Minimum depth from 027115. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||