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The Estuarine largemouth dragonet (Eleutherochir opercularis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Callionymidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The estuarine largemouth dragonet is a small dragonet from the Indo-West Pacific, ranging from Sri Lanka and India to Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan. It grows to about 11 cm and has an elongate, flattened body that is brown or yellow with light spots and dark blotches; the first dorsal fin is black. It lives on shallow sand and mud bottoms of river mouths and coastal water and tolerates salt, brackish and fresh water. A bottom-dweller, it searches for small bottom animals. The fish is harmless to humans and has not been evaluated by the IUCN (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Estuarine largemouth dragonet?
The Estuarine largemouth dragonet has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Flattened body with a black first dorsal fin; tolerates salt, brackish and fresh water
Where does the Estuarine largemouth dragonet live?
The Estuarine largemouth dragonet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Estuarine largemouth dragonet get?
The Estuarine largemouth dragonet grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Estuarine largemouth dragonet dangerous to humans?
No, the Estuarine largemouth dragonet is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Estuarine largemouth dragonet edible?
The Estuarine largemouth dragonet is not usually eaten.
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