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Synchiropus postulus Smith, 1963 Dwarf dragonet |
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photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Callionymidae (Dragonets) | |||
| Max. size: | 2.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Tanzania to Sodwana Bay, South Africa, including Aldabra. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in tide pools and coral reefs. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||