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Callionymus gardineri Regan, 1908 Longtail dragonet |
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photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Callionymidae (Dragonets) | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 180 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: south to Natal, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body light to dark brown in color; black blotch on distal portion of 3rd dorsal spine; black submarginal band on anal fin (Ref. 4405). | |||
| Biology: | Found on sandy and muddy substrate of coastal areas (Ref. 5213). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||