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Male Fingered Dragonet - Dactylopus dactylopus The Fingered Dragonet - Dactylopus dactylopus is spotted in shades of brown; separated 1st ray of ventral fin used for 'walking'; 1st dorsal fin with long filamentous rays and blue spot between 1st and 2nd rays.  Dactylopus dactylopus,Dragonet,Fingered dragonet,Fish,Geotagged,Malapascua,Philippines,Winter,cebu Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Male Fingered Dragonet - Dactylopus dactylopus

The Fingered Dragonet - Dactylopus dactylopus is spotted in shades of brown; separated 1st ray of ventral fin used for 'walking'; 1st dorsal fin with long filamentous rays and blue spot between 1st and 2nd rays.

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''Dactylopus dactylopus'', known commonly as the Fingered dragonet, is a species of marine fish in the family Callionymidae. The Fingered dragonet is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to Palau Islands.

It is found at depths of from 1 to 55 metres and prefers sandy or muddy substrates, often with weed growth.
This species reaches a length of 30 centimetres. This species can be found in the aquarium trade.

Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 10, 2017. Captured Feb 16, 2013 12:31 in Unnamed Road, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines.
  • DSC-RX100
  • f/7.1
  • 1/100s
  • ISO160
  • 10.4mm