Eocallionymus papilio (Günther, 1864)
Painted stinkfish
photo by Groeneveld, R.

Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 50 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-7. Caudal fin are fan like (Ref. 9002).
Biology:  Found in coastal reefs, estuaries, sheltered to turbulent reefs (Ref. 9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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