Centrodraco ornatus (Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979)
Ornate slope dragonet

Family:  Draconettidae (Slope dragonets)
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 360 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Kyushu-Palau Ridge and New Caledonia; probably widespread in the area.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Body with short ocellate lines and blotches. Each anal fin membrane with a dark spot (Ref 42912).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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