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Synchiropus marmoratus (Peters, 1855) Marbled dragonet |
| Family: | Callionymidae (Dragonets) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed); 11 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: south to Delagoa Bay, Mozambique. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Body marbled with grey; pectoral fins and distal part of pelvic fins rose or red in color (Ref. 4405). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs on soft bottom among algae or seagrass (Ref. 111072). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||