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Draconetta xenica Jordan & Fowler, 1903 Highfin slope dragonet |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Draconettidae (Slope dragonets) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; 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 (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||