Mosaic
dragonet
Callionymus enneactis*
Family Callionymidae
updated
Jan 2020
Where
seen? This
small fish with a camouflaging mosaic pattern is often seen in sandy
areas near reefs on many of our Southern shores. Tiny ones sometimes seen among seaweeds.
Features: Those seen 3-5cm. Body somewhat flattened. Head
broad and flat with a narrow pointed mouth so that the head appears
triangular when seen from above. It has a pattern of patches and bars
of various shades of brown and white that matches the sandy areas
where it is found.
According to Ng, this species is distinguished from the other dragonets
of Singapore in having a combination of a narrow snout, dark saddles
on the body, and dark markings on the anal fin.
Sometimes mistaken for flatheads (Family Platycephalidae). Here's more on how
to tell apart fish with flat heads. |
Tiny one among seaweeds.
Sentosa, Apr 14 |
Tanah Merah,
Oct 09 |
Mosaic
dragonets on Singapore shores |
Other sightings on Singapore shores |
Sentosa,
Nov 09
Photos shared by James Koh on his
blog. |
St. John's Island, Jan 20
Photos shared by Marcus Ng on facebook. |
Pulau Hantu,
Jan 11
Photos
shared by James Koh on flickr.
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Big Sisters Island, Feb 17
Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on flickr.
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