Picturesque dragonet
Synchiropus picturatus
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The picturesque dragonet from the Philippines, eastern Indonesia and northwestern Australia, green with orange and black ring spots. It is sought in the aquarium trade. It reaches 7 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Synchiropus picturatus
- Family
- Callionymidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Order
- Callionymiformes
- Synonyms
- Callionymus picturatus, Pterosynchiropus picturatus
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 7 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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