Callionymus scabriceps Fowler, 1941
Jolo dragonet
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Max. size:  8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines (Ref. 30501). Reported from Taiwan (Ref. 43538).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow sand bottoms to 3 m deep (Ref. 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Museum: Jolo, USNM 99406 (holotype). Also Ref. 90102, 75992.


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