African deepwater dragonet
Callionymus africanus
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African deepwater dragonet (Callionymus africanus) is a marine fish of the family Callionymidae, in the order Callionymiformes. Its recorded depth range is 178–220 m.
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The African deepwater dragonet (Callionymus africanus) is a saltwater fish found in African waters. It belongs to the dragonet family and inhabits deeper coastal marine environments.
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Taxonomy
| Order | Callionymiformes |
| Family | Callionymidae |
| Species | Callionymus africanus |
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