Dactylopus dactylopus, known commonly as the fingered dragonet, is a species of marine fish in the family Callionymidae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Callionymiformes |
| Family: | Callionymidae |
| Genus: | Dactylopus |
| Species: | D. dactylopus
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| Binomial name | |
| Dactylopus dactylopus (Valenciennes, 1837)
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| Synonyms | |
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Callionymus dactylopus Valenciennes, 1837 | |
The fingered dragonet is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to Palau Islands.[1]
It is found at depths of from 1 to 55 metres (3.3 to 180.4 ft) and prefers sandy or muddy substrates, often with weed growth.[2]
This species reaches a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Dactylopus dactylopus, Fingered dragonet : Aquarium".
- ^ Myers, R.F., 1999. Micronesian reef fishes: a comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia, 3rd revised and expanded edition. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 330 p.
- ^ Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston, 1988. The marine fishes of north-western Australia: a field guide for anglers and divers. Western Australian Museum, Perth. 201 p.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Dactylopus dactylopus". FishBase. February 2013 version.
External links
edit- http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=278368
- Photos of Fingered dragonet on Sealife Collection
