Blue-spotted Dragonet [Callionymus bairdi]
Description
The Blue-spotted Dragonet is a marine species that lives in the Eastern Central Pacific, from the Gulf of California to Panama. It prefers sandy or muddy substrates at depths between 20 to 100 meters. It is characterized by its elongated body, long snout, and a blue color with spots. It is a demersal species that feeds on benthic invertebrates.
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 |
Longsnout Dragonet
Lamprogrammus
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