Centrodraco insolitus (McKay, 1971)
Western Australian slope dragonet
Centrodraco insolitus
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Draconettidae (Slope dragonets)
Max. size:  10.39 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 317 - 350 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from off northwestern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Body pale, with dusky spots in 2 groups (Ref 42912).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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