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Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Etymology: Synchiropus: Greek, syn, symphysis = grown together + Greek, cheir = hand + Greek, pous = foot (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Smith.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 12 m (Ref. 4405). Tropical
Western Indian Ocean: Tanzania to Sodwana Bay, South Africa, including Aldabra.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 2.6 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4405)
Occurs in tide pools and coral reefs.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Fricke, R., 1986. Callionymidae. p. 770-774. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. (Ref. 4405)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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