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Synchiropus rubrovinctus (Gilbert, 1905) Tiny Hawaiian dragonet |
| Family: | Callionymidae (Dragonets) | |||
| Max. size: | 2.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); 2.15 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 25 - 130 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan, New Caledonia and Hawaii. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Body elongate, head slightly depressed. Snout short, eye large. Body with 4 bright red bands (female, Japan) (Ref. 37436). | |||
| Biology: | Benthic (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||