(Korsvika - The Trondheim fjord / 22 meters / 6.01.2005)

Phylum: Chordata

Superclass: Gnathostomata

Class: Actinopterygii

Order: Perciformes

Family: Callionymidae

Scientific name: Callionymus maculatus

 

Norwegian: flekket fløyfisk

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Distribution: The spotted dragonet may be encountered along the coast of Norway, as far north as Trøndelag, but is does not seem to appear as frequent as the common dragonet. It thrives on slightly deeper water, appearing most frequent between 30 and 650 meters. It is often found partially burried in sand or muddy substrate.

Characteristics: The spotted dragonet is smaller than the common dragonet, males may reach a body length of 15 cm, the females 11 cm. The second dorsal fin has a number of dark spots. The snout is slightly shorter than the eye diameter and significantly shorter than the snout of the common dragonet. Furthermore it lacks blue spots on the back.

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