Repomucenus virgis (Jordan & Fowler, 1903) Virgin dragonet |
photo by
Suzuki, T. |
Family: | Callionymidae (Dragonets) | |||
Max. size: | 8.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan and the East China Sea. Reported from New Caledonia (Ref. 9070). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
Biology: | Found on sandy mud bottoms (Ref. 11230). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |