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FInger Dragonet

Reference

IB2472

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Dragonets/Stinkfishes - CALLIONYMIDAE

Common Name

FInger Dragonet

Scientific Name

Dactylopus dactylopus

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Dragonets and Stinkfishes are mainly found in shallow coastal waters, with a few species occurring in deeper waters to about 500 m, usually over sandy or muddy bottoms. Stinkfishes take their name from the strong odour they emit when captured, and they should not be eaten as the bitter-tasting flesh causes nausea.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia

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