Protogrammus antipodus Fricke, 2006
Protogrammus antipodus
photo by Fricke, R.

Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Max. size:  2.12 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.93 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 70 - 220 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 1-1. This species is distinct with the following characters: preopercular spine with 3-7 dorsal points; anal fin rays 8; 7 relatively long segments in the ventrolateral fold of skin; first dorsal fin in males filamentous 1st to 3rd spines; anal fin with distal black streaks (Ref. 78107).
Biology:  Dredged on sand bottom with coralline gravel or rubble at depths of 70-220 m, but possibly restricted to 130-210 m (Ref. 78107).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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