| Family: |
Callionymidae (Dragonets) |
| Max. size: |
6.61 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6.8 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 110 - 800 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species belonging to the Callionymus kaianus species-group, has the following characters: 9 unbranched second dorsal and anal fin rays (last one divided at its base); pectoral fin rays 20-22; preopercular spine dorsally with a small antrorse point and two large points which are equal in length; first spine of the first dorsal fin subequal in length with the first ray of the second dorsal fin, mostly with a short filament; margin of the second dorsal fin distally straight in both sexes; caudal fin with no median filaments; third membrane of first dorsal fin with an ocellate black blotch, a basal branch of which may extend to the second membrane; anal fin with a distal dark margin; caudal fin with a large lower and a small upper black area (Ref. 78107). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy bottoms with few rubble or coralline gravel and sand (Ref. 78107). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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