Family: |
Draconettidae (Slope dragonets) |
Max. size: |
9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 128 - 367 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Hawaiian Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 12. Spines of first dorsal fin flexible, long and slender. Second dorsal fin with soft 12 rays (Ref 42912). |
Biology: |
Inhabits continental edges (Ref. 13707); 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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