Barred Dragonet [Synchiropus sechellensis]
Description
The Barred Dragonet is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Callionymidae. It is found in the Indian Ocean, specifically in the Seychelles. Its natural habitats are open seas and coral reefs. It has a distinct pattern of vertical bars across its body and a long, pointed snout. It's a benthic species, meaning it spends most of its time near the seafloor. It's a small, slow-moving fish, generally only reaching about 8 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Dragonets
Callionymidae
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| Genus |
Barred Dragonet
Callionymus
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