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Eocallionymus

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Eocallionymus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Callionymiformes
Family: Callionymidae
Genus: Eocallionymus
Nakabo, 1982
Species:
E. papilio
Binomial name
Eocallionymus papilio
(Günther, 1864)
Synonyms

Callionymus papilio Günther, 1864

The painted stinkfish or painted dragonet (Eocallionymus papilio) is a species of dragonet endemic to the Indian Ocean coasts of Australia and Tasmania where it is found at a depth of about 50 metres (160 ft). This species grows to a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Eocallionymus papilio". FishBase. February 2013 version.