starry dragonet

Synchiropus stellatus

Seven Point Five Centimeters Callionymid Fish from the Indian Ocean

Tropical
Oceanic
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Southeast Asia
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

The starry dragonet (Synchiropus stellatus) is a species of dragonet native to the Indian Ocean where it is found at depths of around 40 metres (130 ft). It occasionally is found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Dragonets
Family: Callionymidae
Genus: Synchiropus
Maximum length: 7.5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Indian Ocean: East Africa (Ref. 4405 ) to Sumatra, Indonesia. Also around oceanic islands.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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