Synchiropus tudorjonesi Allen & Erdmann, 2012
Redback dragonet
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Max. size:  4.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 120 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs solitary or in small groups on sand-rubble bottoms 50-120 m deep (Ref. 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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