Callionymus gardineri Regan, 1908
Longtail dragonet
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


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