Kotthaus’ deepwater dragonet

Callionymus kotthausi

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
South Asia
Tropical fish

Callionymus kotthausi, Kotthaus’ deepwater dragonet, is a species of dragonet found only in the Indian Ocean off India where it occurs at depths of from 138 to 211 metres (453 to 692 ft). The specific name honours the Swiss ichthyologist Adolf Kotthaus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Dragonets
Family: Callionymidae
Genus: Callionymus
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: India.

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