Draconetta xenica Jordan & Fowler, 1903 Highfin slope dragonet |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Draconettidae (Slope dragonets) | |||
Max. size: | 9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range 128 - 367 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Hawaiian Islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 12. Spines of first dorsal fin flexible, long and slender. Second dorsal fin with soft 12 rays (Ref 42912). | |||
Biology: | Inhabits continental edges (Ref. 13707); benthic on sand (Ref. 58302). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Museum: R/V 'Coriolis', SMNS 8549 (Ref. 13707). Also Ref. 75992. |
Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 02.07.96 |
Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.02.14 |