Callionymus fasciatus Valenciennes, 1837
Banded dragonet
Callionymus fasciatus
photo by FAO

 Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
 Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8 cm (female)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Mediterranean Sea: Gulf of Genoa to the western Aegean Sea. Also known from the southern and eastern Black Sea.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs on sandy bottoms. Feeds on small bottom invertebrates, mainly worms and crustaceans (Ref. 5968).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 20.01.97

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