Diplogrammus pygmaeus Fricke, 1981
Pygmy dragonet
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Max. size:  3.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 14 - 17 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: off southern Oman, the Gulf of Oman, Jana Island in the Persian Gulf and off Abu Dhabi.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7
Biology:  Specimens have been collected from rubble at the base of a drop off (Ref. 11441). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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