
''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
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Uploaded Jun 10, 2017. Captured Feb 16, 2013 12:31 in Unnamed Road, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines.