Family: |
Draconettidae (Slope dragonets) |
Max. size: |
9.82 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 280 - 363 m |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: western Indonesia and the Hawaiian Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Female first spine of first dorsal fin shorter than second spine. Male first spine of first dorsal fin bearing a filament. Upper third of caudal fin with a dark streak (Ref 42912). |
Biology: |
Benthic on sand (Ref. 58302). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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