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Synchiropus kiyoae

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Synchiropus kiyoae
Scientific classification
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Minysynchiropus

Nakabo, 1982
Species:
M. kiyoae
Binomial name
Minysynchiropus kiyoae
(R. Fricke & Zaiser, 1983)

Minysynchiropus kiyoae is a species of dragonet native to the Pacific Ocean where it occurs around Japan and has been seen around Hawaii. This species can be found on coarse substrates at depths of from 5 to 14 metres (16 to 46 ft). This species grows to a length of 2 centimetres (0.79 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus.[1]

References

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