The short dragonfish is a small, bottom-dwelling marine fish known for its elongated body and wing-like pectoral fins. It typically measures around 4 inches long and weighs up to 0.1 pounds. Inhabiting sandy and muddy sea floors, it feeds on small invertebrates. This elusive fish exhibits cryptic behavior, blending with its surroundings to avoid predators. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Short dragonfish
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