Callionymus schaapii Bleeker, 1852
Short-snout sand-dragonet
photo by Winterbottom, R.

Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sand and mud flats, mostly estuarine or near rivers (Ref. 48636).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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