Synchiropus valdiviae (Trunov, 1981)
Valdivia dragonet

Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Max. size:  22 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 210 - 235 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic. Valdivia Bank, Walvis Ridge area.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs on sand (Ref. 109259).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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