Callionymus decoratus (Gilbert, 1905)
Decorated dragonet
Callionymus decoratus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Max. size:  20.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 17.1 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 134 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in lagoons and bays to well offshore, usually on fine sand substrata not ordinarily disturbed by surge (Ref. 33412). Benthic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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